Why a sheet of paper falls slower than when it is crumbled into a ball

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The sheet of paper falls slower than one that is crumpled into a ballbecause in first case the area of the sheet is more so it experiences large opposing force due to air. While the sheet crumpled into a ball experience less opposing force due to small area.

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