Forces and Motion: Understanding Air Resistance

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What is the primary reason for the difference in the falling speeds of objects A and B?

  • Difference in their weights
  • Difference in their sizes
  • Air resistance acting on them (correct)
  • Friction acting on the ground

What is the result of air resistance on the motion of an object?

  • It decreases the speed of the object (correct)
  • It increases the speed of the object
  • It has no effect on the speed of the object
  • It changes the direction of the object

What type of force is air resistance?

  • Contact force (correct)
  • Gravitational force
  • Electromagnetic force
  • Non-contact force

What is an example of experiencing air resistance in everyday life?

<p>Riding a bicycle on a windy day (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the speed of an object and the air resistance it experiences?

<p>Air resistance increases with the speed of the object (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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