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)

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a typical meteorite’s weight, surface area, and coefficient of drag; air density close to Earth
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
a typical meteorite’s surface area and coefficient of drag; air density close to Earth

a typical meteorite’s mass and average velocity
a typical meteorite’s mass and average velocity

a typical meteorite’s weight, surface area, and coefficient of drag

Answer 1

To calculate the terminal velocity of a typical meteorite just before it hits Earth, Hanna needs to find:

a typical meteorite’s weight, surface area, and coefficient of drag; air density close to Earth

This information is essential as the terminal velocity can be calculated using the formula that involves these parameters.