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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 given. Identify the combination of air resistances which truly represents the physical situation. (The cross sectional areas are the same)

A

`1lt2lt3`

B

`2 lt 3 lt 1`

C

`3 lt 2lt1`

D

`3lt1lt2`

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c
A stream lined body has less resistance due to air
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