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For most of human history, everybody did.
After Galileo, "philosophers" and scientists learned otherwise.
Many people still do.
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Why do lighter objects fall slower than heavy objects?
It doesn't. But what makes a book fall faster (seemingly) than a feather or piece of paper (lets say) is air pressure, and the way it is shaped.
Why do heavy objects sink in quicksand?
objects sink in quicksand because they are so heavy they make a bigger hole in the sand,they go faster objects sink in quicksand because they are so heavy they make a bigger hole in the sand,they go faster
Do heavy objects have a larger mass than lighter ones?
Yes, if the objects are side by side or at least in identical gravitational fields.
Why do objects all fall at the same time when gravity is the only force acting?
-- Because that's the way gravity behaves. -- Because is would be ridiculous to think that heavy objects fall faster. Here's why: ==> Let's say that heavy objects fall faster and light objects fall slower. ==> Take a piece of sticky tape and stick a light object onto the back of a heavy object. Then drop them together off of a roof. ==> The light object tries to fall slower and holds back, and the heavy object tries to fall faster and pulls forward. So when they're stuck together, they fall at some in-between speed. ==> But wait! When they're stuck together they weigh more than the heavy object alone. So how can a stuck-together object that's heavier than the heavy object alone fall at a speed that's slower than the heavy object alone ? ! ? Isn't that ridiculous ? There's no way that heavy objects can fall faster than light objects.
Who believed that heavy things fall faster then lighter things?
Everybody did, until Galileo's investigation of the subject roughly 400 years ago. Among scattered individuals and segments of the population, the belief persists to this day, and is even occasionally observed among questions posted to this website.
Why a heavy object does not falle faster than a light object?
When heavy objects roll down something, fricition is involved. Friction is made by the rubbing of one thing against the other. Try rubbing your hands together reallly fast. Do your hands feel warm? Heavy objects have more friction, which slows down the heavy object. Lighter objects have less friction which cause it to run faster.
How long in seconds would it take for an object to fall 120 meters?
depends on weight of object and wind strength.normally heavy objects will drop down faster than lighter objects.
Why do lighter objects fall slower than heavy objects?
It doesn't. But what makes a book fall faster (seemingly) than a feather or piece of paper (lets say) is air pressure, and the way it is shaped.
Why do heavy objects sink in quicksand?
objects sink in quicksand because they are so heavy they make a bigger hole in the sand,they go faster objects sink in quicksand because they are so heavy they make a bigger hole in the sand,they go faster
Do you go faster snow tubing if you are heavy?
Sometimes it does matter but it is easier to go faster when you are a kid and are lighter!
Aristotle said heavy objects will fall faster and Galileo said heavy and light objects will fall at the same acceleration?
Yes, that is correct.
What is a objects weight after it has gone through a change?
It depends: for instance, heavy hardwood becomes much lighter when converted (changed) to charcoal. Heavy coal becomes lighter when converted to coke.
Do heavy objects have a larger mass than lighter ones?
Yes, if the objects are side by side or at least in identical gravitational fields.
Why do objects all fall at the same time when gravity is the only force acting?
-- Because that's the way gravity behaves. -- Because is would be ridiculous to think that heavy objects fall faster. Here's why: ==> Let's say that heavy objects fall faster and light objects fall slower. ==> Take a piece of sticky tape and stick a light object onto the back of a heavy object. Then drop them together off of a roof. ==> The light object tries to fall slower and holds back, and the heavy object tries to fall faster and pulls forward. So when they're stuck together, they fall at some in-between speed. ==> But wait! When they're stuck together they weigh more than the heavy object alone. So how can a stuck-together object that's heavier than the heavy object alone fall at a speed that's slower than the heavy object alone ? ! ? Isn't that ridiculous ? There's no way that heavy objects can fall faster than light objects.
When falling in air where air drag is sinificant why do heavy objects fall faster than lighter objects?
In that case, gravitational attraction is even more significant. Air drag depends on the surface, and for similar shapes, that is proportional to the square of the linear size, whereas the weight, and therefore the gravitational attraction, is proportional to the cube of the linear size.
Who believed that heavy things fall faster then lighter things?
Everybody did, until Galileo's investigation of the subject roughly 400 years ago. Among scattered individuals and segments of the population, the belief persists to this day, and is even occasionally observed among questions posted to this website.
Why does a styrofoam ball floats in water?
Styrofoam is lighter than water, so it floats. In nature, heavy objects are more effected by gravity, so they are forced down.
