Question

One ball is thrown and another is dropped from the same height and at the same time. which statement is true

A)the dropped ball will hit the ground first
B)the thrown ball will hit the ground first
C)both the balls hit the ground at the same time
D)the less massive ball will hit the ground first

Answer 1

C

Step-by-step explanation:

I am assuming both of these balls weigh the same.

Gravity is accelerating both balls downward at -9.8m/s^2

I am assuming this thrown ball was thrown horizontally. In this case, there is no horizontal acceleration with projectile motion. There is still, however, gravity accelerating the ball downward at the same rate.

The thrown ball may travel more distance sideways, but they will hit the ground in the same instant.