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Question Which statement best explains why a paper airplane eventually falls to the ground?(1 point) Responses The unbalanced forces of air resistance and gravity slow the airplane and pull it down. The unbalanced forces of air resistance and gravity slow the airplane and pull it down. Inertia slows the airplane and pulls it down. Inertia slows the airplane and pulls it down. The force from throwing the airplane loses strength as the airplane moves. The force from throwing the airplane loses strength as the airplane moves. Inertia prevents new forces from acting on the airplane to keep it up.

Answer 1

The statement that best explains why a paper airplane eventually falls to the ground is: "The unbalanced forces of air resistance and gravity slow the airplane and pull it down."

This accurately describes the interaction between the forces acting on the airplane. Gravity pulls it down, and air resistance works against its forward motion, leading to a gradual decrease in altitude until it eventually lands.