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Question: When a body falls in air, the resistance of air depends to a great extent on the shape of the body, ...

When a body falls in air, the resistance of air depends to a great extent on the shape of the body, 3 different shapes are given. Identify the combination of air resistances which truly represents the physical situation. (The cross sectional areas are the same).

A

1 < 2 < 3

B

2 < 3 < 1

C

3 < 2 < 1

D

3 < 1 < 2

Answer

3 < 2 < 1

Explanation

Solution

A stream lined body has less resistance due to air.