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)
• It takes less time to fall because it has the least mass.
• It takes the same amount of time to fall because the effect of gravity is the same.
• It takes longer to fall because it experiences greater air resistance.
• It takes less time to fall because it has the most surface area.
The correct statement is: It takes longer to fall because it experiences greater air resistance.
The time it takes for an object to fall is influenced by its mass and the air resistance it experiences. The parachute has a much larger surface area compared to the coin and the hammer, which results in a significant amount of air resistance. This air resistance slows down the fall of the parachute, causing it to take longer to reach the ground.