An object is thrown vertically into the air. Because of air resistance, the time for its descent will be
A)longer than the ascent time.
B)shorter than the ascent time.
C)equal to the ascent time.
D)not enough information given to say

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Air resistance slows the object more during its ascent than during its descent, making the descent quicker and thus the ascent time shorter in comparison. This results in a longer time for the object to descend back to its starting point.

An Object Is Thrown Vertically into the Air