Two steel balls are dropped simultaneously from a ten story building. The items are shaped similarly but are of different sizes and are relatively close in weight. Which of the following statements is correct concerning the falling rate of the objects?

Select one:

a.

The resistance of the air has a great effect on the falling rate.

b.

The distance of the fall has no effect on the falling rate.

c.

The shape of the objects has a minor effect on the falling rate.

d.

The weight of the objects will determine the falling rate.ten-story