A hammer (500 grams), a small parachute (21 grams), and a baseball (145 grams) are all dropped from a height of 25 meters. The hammer and baseball take about the same amount of time to fall. Which statement describes the time it takes for the parachute to fall?
a
The parachute takes less time to fall because it has the most surface area.
b
The parachute takes longer to fall because of greater air resistance.
c
The parachute takes less time to fall because it has the least mass.
d
The parachute takes the same amount of time to fall because the effect of gravity is the same.
b
The parachute takes longer to fall because of greater air resistance.