two masses m1 and m2 fall freely with the same height which will hit the ground first? reason for the answer.

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Dallas Craig

27 January, 14:40

two masses m1 and m2 fall freely with the same height which will hit the ground first? reason for the answer.

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Ray Shelton · Answer 1

They land at the same time.

Explanation:

Two masses falling through a vacuum (no air resistance or buoyancy forces) will accelerate at the same rate when dropped from the same height. Therefore, despite having different masses, they land at the same time.