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Why will a sheet of paper fall slower than one that is crumple... - Science
Question
Why will a sheet of paper fall slower than one that is crumpled into a ball?
Answer
A sheet of paper falls slower than a crumpled ball because:
The sheet of paper has a larger surface area than the crumpled ball.
Due to the larger surface area, the sheet experiences more air resistance (upward force) from the air.
This high air resistance opposes the downward pull of gravity more effectively, causing the sheet to fall slower.