Question

A nickel and a sheet of paper, which have approximately the same mass, are dropped at the same time from the same height. The nickel will reach the ground first. Which statement best explains this result?(1 point) Responses The force of air resistance acts more strongly on the sheet of paper than on the nickel. The force of air resistance acts more strongly on the sheet of paper than on the nickel. The force of air resistance acts more strongly on the nickel than on the sheet of paper. The force of air resistance acts more strongly on the nickel than on the sheet of paper. The force of gravity acts more strongly on the sheet of paper than on the nickel. The force of gravity acts more strongly on the sheet of paper than on the nickel. The force of gravity acts more strongly on the nickel than on the sheet of paper.

Answer 1

The correct statement is: **The force of air resistance acts more strongly on the sheet of paper than on the nickel.**

This is because the sheet of paper has a larger surface area compared to its mass than the nickel, leading to a greater effect of air resistance on it. As a result, the nickel, being denser and more compact, will be less affected by air resistance, allowing it to fall to the ground faster than the sheet of paper.