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)

Question

A. The force of air resistance acts more strongly on the nickel than on the sheet of paper.

B. The force of gravity acts more strongly on the nickel than on the sheet of paper.

C. The force of air resistance acts more strongly on the sheet of paper than on the nickel.

D. The force of gravity acts more strongly on the sheet of paper than on the nickel.

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

C. 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 relative to its mass compared to the nickel, which means it experiences more air resistance, slowing it down more than the nickel as they fall.