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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)
The force of gravity 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 air resistance 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.
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The force of air resistance acts more strongly on the sheet of paper than on the nickel.
Explanation: gravity acts nearly equally on both (similar mass), but the paper has much larger surface area and thus experiences greater air resistance, slowing its fall.
Explanation: gravity acts nearly equally on both (similar mass), but the paper has much larger surface area and thus experiences greater air resistance, slowing its fall.
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