Higher Gravity vs Higher Air Density

Planets that are larger and have higher gravity tend to have thicker atmospheres, since it is easier to hold onto gases.

Higher air pressure leads to a higher air density, and therefore, a greater the air resistance.

So, on a planet twice the mass of Earth with a proportionally thickened atmosphere, would a leaf fall faster or slower?

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