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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)
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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 nickel than on the sheet of paper.
The force of gravity 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.
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The force of air resistance acts more strongly on the sheet of paper than on the nickel.
The paper has a much larger surface area and shape that produces greater air drag, so its net downward force and acceleration are smaller even though gravity (mg) is about the same for both.
The paper has a much larger surface area and shape that produces greater air drag, so its net downward force and acceleration are smaller even though gravity (mg) is about the same for both.
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