Why will a sheet of paper fall slower than one that is crumpled into a ball?

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2023-01-22

Why will a sheet of paper fall slower than one that is crumpled into a ball?

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Mikayla Cox

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In comparison to a sheet of paper, the crumpled ball has less surface area. When a sheet of paper is dropped from a height, it experiences more air resistance than a ball of crumpled paper. The speed of the sheet of paper is slowed down by the air resistance.

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