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Hanna wants to calculate the terminal velocity of a typical meteorite just before it hits Earth. She researches meteorites at the library and on the internet. What information does she need to find? (1 point)
a typical meteorite's weight, surface area, and coefficient of drag; air density close to Earth
a typical meteorite's surface area and coefficient of drag; air density close to Earth
O a typical meteorite's mass and average velocity
O a typical meteorite's weight, surface area, and coefficient of drag
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a typical meteorite's weight, surface area, and coefficient of drag; air density close to Earth
Reason: Terminal velocity occurs when drag = weight. Drag depends on air density, drag coefficient, and cross-sectional area (and v²), so you need those plus the meteorite's weight (or mass).
Reason: Terminal velocity occurs when drag = weight. Drag depends on air density, drag coefficient, and cross-sectional area (and v²), so you need those plus the meteorite's weight (or mass).
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