A heavy rock and a light rock of the same size are falling through the air from a tall building. The one that encounters the greatest air resistance is the
A)light rock.
B)heavy rock.
C)same for both

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The heavy rock encounters greater air resistance because air resistance is influenced by the speed of the object, and heavier objects tend to fall faster when air resistance is not enough to equalize their velocities.

A Heavy Rock and a Light Rock of the Same