Is the force of gravity stronger on a crumpled piece of paper? The force of gravity is the same on each because the masses are the same, as Newton's equation for gravitational force verifies. When dropped, the crumpled paper falls faster only because it encounters less air drag than the sheet.

What happens to the paper after crumpling it?

Answer: It all comes down to form. When the paper is smooth, it exposes a large surface to the air beneath it which slows its descent. Once it is crumpled, the surface which comes in contact with the air is much smaller, allowing it to fall much faster.

Does folding paper make it heavier?

The paper weighs the same whether it is flat, rolled or folded, but by rearranging how the weight of the paper is distributed, the paper can hold or support more than its own weight.