An coconut and a feather fall from a tree through the air to the ground below. The amount of air-resistance force is
A) greater on the feather.
B) greater on the coconut.
C) the same on each.

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The air-resistance force is greater on the coconut because it has a larger surface area and mass, leading to a higher force of air resistance compared to the feather.

An Coconut and a Feather Fall from a Tree Through