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Why will a sheet of paper fall slower than one that is crumpled into a ball?
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A sheet of paper has a larger surface area in comparison to a crumpled paper ball. The larger surface area will suffer greater air resistance. Hence, a sheet of paper falls slower than the crumpled ball.
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