A nickel and a sheet of paper, which have approximately the same mass, are dropped at the same time from the same pie. The Neda will reach the ground first. Which statement best explains the result?
A. The force of air resistance acts more strongly on the sheet of paper than on the nickel
B. The force of gravity acts more strongly on the nickel than on the sheet of paper
C. The force of gravity acts more strongly on the sheet of paper that on the nickel
D. The force of air resistance acts more strongly on the nickel than on the sheet of paper
A. The force of air resistance acts more strongly on the sheet of paper than on the nickel
A. The force of air resistance acts more strongly on the sheet of paper than on the nickel.
To determine which statement best explains the result, we need to consider the forces acting on both the nickel and the sheet of paper as they fall.
First, let's review the forces involved. The two main forces at play here are the force of gravity and the force of air resistance.
The force of gravity is the same for both objects as they are dropped from the same height and experience the same acceleration due to gravity. This eliminates options B and C, as they suggest that the force of gravity is acting differently on the nickel and the sheet of paper, which is not the case.
Now, let's consider the force of air resistance. Air resistance is a force that opposes the motion of an object through air. It depends on the speed and surface area of the object.
In this scenario, the sheet of paper has a much larger surface area compared to the nickel. As a result, it experiences a greater force of air resistance than the nickel. This means that the force of air resistance acts more strongly on the sheet of paper than on the nickel.
Therefore, the correct statement that best explains the result is option A: The force of air resistance acts more strongly on the sheet of paper than on the nickel.