A shoe and a shirt are released from the same height. They take different amounts of time to fall to the ground. How can this be explained?(1 point)

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The weight is greater on the shoe than on the shirt, but there is equal air resistance on the objects.
The weight is greater on the shoe than on the shirt, but there is equal air resistance on the objects.

The masses of the two objects are the same, but they are affected differently by air resistance.
The masses of the two objects are the same, but they are affected differently by air resistance.

The weight is equal on the two objects, but there is more air resistance on the shoe.
The weight is equal on the two objects, but there is more air resistance on the shoe.

The difference in weight doesn't affect the time, but they are affected differently by air resistance.

Answer 1

The most accurate explanation for why a shoe and a shirt take different amounts of time to fall to the ground is:

The masses of the two objects are the same, but they are affected differently by air resistance.

This answer highlights that while both objects are affected by gravity equally, their shapes and surfaces cause them to experience different amounts of air resistance as they fall, impacting their falling times. However, if the shoe is significantly heavier or has a different shape than the shirt, then the other options could become relevant. But generally, for lighter objects like a shoe and a shirt, air resistance plays a more significant role.