Question

How does a falling object’s surface area affect calculations of terminal velocity?(1 point)

Surface area does not affect an object’s terminal velocity.
Surface area does not affect an object’s terminal velocity.

The greater the object’s surface area, the greater its terminal velocity.
The greater the object’s surface area, the greater its terminal velocity.

The greater the object’s surface area, the greater the air density.
The greater the object’s surface area, the greater the air density.

The greater the object’s surface area, the more air resistance it encounters.
The greater the object’s surface area, the more air resistance it encounters.

Answer 1

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The greater the object's surface area, the more air resistance it encounters, which ultimately affects the calculation of terminal velocity. A larger surface area means more air resistance, which can slow down the object more quickly and lead to a lower terminal velocity.