Timmy drops two objects: a small book, and a bowling ball. The bowling ball has a mass of 3.6 kg and the book has a mass of 1.4 kg. If there is no air resistance, which object will fall at a faster rate?

Haim Lvov asked Jan 10, 2023

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Haim Lvov asked Jan 10, 2023

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Answer:

Both object will fall at the same speed

Explanation:

Gravitational acceleration acting on both if those is equal. so Heavy objects fall at the same rate (or speed) as light ones

Torbatamas answered Jan 16, 2023

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