Question

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

Responses

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

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.

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

Answer 1

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The greater the object's surface area, the more air resistance it encounters. This increased air resistance will affect the calculations of terminal velocity, as the object will require more force to overcome the resistance and reach a constant speed.