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

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The force of air resistance is greater on the coconut due to its larger size and mass, which results in a greater surface area interacting with the air as it falls, compared to the feather.

A Coconut and a Bird's Feather Fall from a Tree