O-LevelPhysicsForces5054/11 · May/June 2025 · Q31 Mark
Which statement explains why a heavy coin that falls through a short distance towards the ground does not reach terminal velocity?
AThe coin has not hit the ground.
BThe weight of the coin equals the air resistance.
CThe weight of the coin increases as the air resistance increases.
DThe weight of the coin is always more than the air resistance.
✓ Correct answer
D: The weight of the coin is always more than the air resistance.
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