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When a body falls in air, the resistance of air depends to a great extent on the shape of the body, 3 different shapes are gives. Identify the combination of air resistances which truly represents the physical situation. (the cross sectional areas are the same).

A

1<2< 3

B

2<3<1

C

3<2<1

D

3<1<2

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A streamlined body has less resistance due to air.
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