how does a falling objects surface area affect calculations of terminal velocity?
A the greater the objects surface area the greater its terminal velocity
B the greater the objects surface are the greater the air density
C the greatr the objects surface are the more air resistance it encounters
D surface area does not affect an objects terminal velocity
C the greater the object's surface area the more air resistance it encounters.
The surface area of an object affects the amount of air resistance it experiences as it falls through the atmosphere. As the surface area increases, there is more area for the air molecules to interact with, resulting in a higher drag force or air resistance. This increased air resistance opposes the motion of the object and slows it down. Therefore, a larger surface area will result in a lower terminal velocity, as the object needs to reach a higher speed to counterbalance the increased air resistance.