The air pushes down more and the ball goes faster. Gravity pulls for a longer time and the ball goes faster. The ball is gaining weight and going faster. The ball is warming up and going faster.
I gave my students this multiple choice question: A ball is dropped from different heights. When the ball is dropped from the highest height, it makes the greatest noise or vibration when it lands on the ground. What is the best explanation for the ball making the greatest noise?

Only one answer is correct among these 4 choices:
- The air pushes down more and the ball goes faster.
- Gravity pulls for a longer time and the ball goes faster.
- The ball is gaining weight and going faster.
- The ball is warming up and going faster.

Could you tell me which one is correct?

Gravity pulls for a longer time and the ball goes faster.