Two objects that have the same weight are dropped from a tall building. One object is larger and flatter than the other. Explain why the larger object hits the ground last.

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anonymous · Answer

because it is flat it falls down slowly

ujjwal · Answer

air resistance is directly dependent on surface area.. more the surface area, more is the air-resistance.. so here, more air resistance acts on flatter object and so it falls a bit slowly and hits ground at last..

anonymous · Answer

thanks :)