Consider Two Blocks, One Made of Wood and the Other

question 21

Multiple Choice

Consider two blocks, one made of wood and the other of lead. They have the same dimensions but the lead is much more massive. If they are dropped and fall long enough to reach terminal velocity, which block experiences a larger force from air resistance?

• A) The lead block
• B) The wood block
• C) The force on each is equal.
• D) It isn't important because air resistance can be ignored.

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