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A coin (5 grams), a small parachute (21 grams), and a hammer (710 grams) are all dropped from a height of 10 meters. The coin and the hammer take

about the same amount of time to fall. Which statement describes the time it takes for the parachute to fall? (1 point)
O It takes less time to fall because it has the most surface area.
O It takes the same amount of time to fall because the effect of gravity is the same.
O It takes less time to fall because it has the least mass
O It takes longer to fall because it experiences greater air resistance.

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User BabC
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Answer: It takes longer to fall because it experiences greater air resistance.

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User Hammerbot
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Answer:

the last one= It takes longer to fall because it experiences greater air resistance.

also the reason is the air resistance provides an upthrust to the parachute which takes longer time to fall

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