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A coin (5 grams), a small parachute (21 grams), and a hammer (710 grams) are all dropped from a height of 10 meters. The coin and the hammer take about the same amount of time to fall. Which statement describes the time it takes for the parachute to fall?(1 point)
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It takes longer to fall because it experiences greater air resistance.
It takes longer to fall because it experiences greater air resistance.
It takes less time to fall because it has the least mass.
It takes less time to fall because it has the least mass.
It takes less time to fall because it has the most surface area.
It takes less time to fall because it has the most surface area.
It takes the same amount of time to fall because the effect of gravity is the same.
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It takes longer to fall because it experiences greater air resistance.
The parachute's large surface area gives it much higher air resistance relative to its weight, reducing its acceleration and terminal velocity, so it takes longer to reach the ground.
The parachute's large surface area gives it much higher air resistance relative to its weight, reducing its acceleration and terminal velocity, so it takes longer to reach the ground.
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