Hanna wants to calculate the terminal velocity of a typical meteorite just before it hits Earth. She researches meteorites at the library and on the internet. What information does she need to find?(1 point)
1 a typical meteorite’s surface area and coefficient of drag; air density close to Earth
2 a typical meteorite’s weight, surface area, and coefficient of drag
3 a typical meteorite’s weight, surface area, and coefficient of drag; air density close to Earth
4 a typical meteorite’s mass and average velocity
The correct answer is 3. A typical meteorite's weight, surface area, and coefficient of drag; air density close to Earth.
To calculate the terminal velocity of a meteorite, Hanna would need to know the weight or mass of the meteorite, its surface area, and the coefficient of drag. Additionally, she would need to know the air density close to Earth, as this influences the terminal velocity.