Question

Why does a sheet of paper fall slower than one that is crumpled into a ball?

Answer 1

1. A sheet of paper has more surface area than a crumpled ball, so it faces more air resistance or air current while falling down.
2. As the sheet of paper faces more air resistance, its speed decreases.
3. But the crumpled ball will experience less air resistance so its speed increases while falling.

Therefore, the sheet of paper will fall slower than a crumpled ball.