Question

1. two identical pieces of paper are dropped from the same height. one is tightly rolled into a cylinder, and the other remains flat. what will most likely occur?

both pieces hit the ground at the same time.
the flat piece hits the ground first.
the rolled piece hits the ground first.
neither piece will reach the ground.

Explanation:

When objects are dropped, air resistance affects their fall. The flat paper has a larger surface area exposed to air, so it experiences more air resistance. The rolled - up paper has a smaller surface area, so air resistance has less impact. According to the principle of motion under the influence of gravity and air resistance, the object with less air resistance (the rolled - up paper) will accelerate more closely to the acceleration due to gravity and reach the ground first.

Answer:

The rolled piece hits the ground first.