A small, jagged particle with a density of 1.2 g/cm3 deposits on the ground before a large, round particle with a density of 0.82 g/cm3.Which most likely influences the rate of deposition of the jagged particle?

The jagged particle has a higher density (1.2 g/cm³) than the large, round particle (0.82 g/cm³), and it deposits first despite being small and irregularly shaped. Its high density most likely makes it settle faster. Irregular shape and small size would generally slow deposition, so they do not explain why it deposits first.

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