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Why do two objects of different weight and dropped from the same height hit the ground at the same time?
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∙ 13y ago
Why do you ask. Do you think they should not hit the ground at the same time.
Do you think perhaps a heavier object should fall faster. Let's check it out.
Take a 1-pound stone and a 5-pound stone. We're pretty sure that the 5-pounder
is going to fall faster than the 1-pounder does, but let's try it out anyway.
Take both of your stones to the top of the leaning tower, but don't drop them
yet. Before you drop anything, tie your stones to the ends of a 6-foot string,
then drop them together.
The 5-pounder wants to fall faster, so it hurries the 1-pounder ahead a little.
The 1 pounder wants to fall slower, so it holds the 5-pounder back a little.
Together they fall a little faster than the 1-pounder wants to, but a little slower
than the 5-pounder wants to. Right ?
So when they fall together, they fall slower than a single 6-pound stone would fall.
We're sure you must be OK with that.
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Why do 2 objects of different masses dropped from the same height hit the ground at the same time?
Most likely because they're the same weight. Objects can have completely different masses and have the same weight.
Why dropped objects hit the ground at the same time?
Dropped objects hit the ground at the same time (as long as they're dropped from the same height) because the acceleration of gravity is constant. On earth, it's 9.8 meters per second (32.2 feet per second) every second.
What will hit the ground first a pencil or penny?
There are many factors that can affect the time for these objects to drop. The height at which each object is dropped is a factor since the height is proportional to time. if the height at which these objects are dropped are the same, then the time for them to drop to the floor is the same. Since the acceleration due to gravity at sea level is 9.81 m/s^2 for all objects no matter the mass, both objects will accelerate at the same rate which means they will reach the floor at the same rate. All in all, both the pencil and the penny will hit the ground at the same time.
Why does 3 spherical object with different mass will hit the ground at the same time when dropped simultaneously from the same height?
Gravity.
If a stone and a pencil are dropped simultaneously in vacuum fron the same height which of two will reach the ground first?
They will both hit the ground at the same time.
Why do 2 objects of different masses dropped from the same height hit the ground at the same time?
Most likely because they're the same weight. Objects can have completely different masses and have the same weight.
Why dropped objects hit the ground at the same time?
Dropped objects hit the ground at the same time (as long as they're dropped from the same height) because the acceleration of gravity is constant. On earth, it's 9.8 meters per second (32.2 feet per second) every second.
What three very different sizes and weights are dropped off a tower on the moon Which factor of the objects will determine which hits the ground first?
Assuming that each object is held with its center of gravity at the same height, and that each is dropped cleanly, with no rotation induced, the one whose lowest part is closest to the ground when dropped will hit first.
If two object of different density are dropped simultaneously which one will hit the ground first?
as done in Galileo's experiment when he dropped a large rock and a feather from a tall tower both hit the ground at the same moment when dropped from the same height.
Why does 3 spherical object with different mass will hit the ground at the same time when dropped simultaneously from the same height?
Gravity.
What will hit the ground first a pencil or penny?
There are many factors that can affect the time for these objects to drop. The height at which each object is dropped is a factor since the height is proportional to time. if the height at which these objects are dropped are the same, then the time for them to drop to the floor is the same. Since the acceleration due to gravity at sea level is 9.81 m/s^2 for all objects no matter the mass, both objects will accelerate at the same rate which means they will reach the floor at the same rate. All in all, both the pencil and the penny will hit the ground at the same time.
True or false. A 100 lb object and a 2 lb object are dropped from the same height The 100lb object will hit the ground first?
If both objects have similar air resistance factors, they will both hit the ground together.
How long will it take an object dropped from a height of 500 feet to hit the ground?
4 seconds
Would a bowling ball and a penny hit the ground at the same time if dropped from an equal height?
Yes
A ball was dropped on a top of the building and hits the ground after 15 s. What is the height of the building?
381 metres
How long does it it take an object of 4 kg to hit the ground considering another object with a mass of 2 kg took 3 seconds to hit the ground?
Assuming they were in a vacuum, if both objects were dropped from th esame height, then both take the same length of time to reach the ground. All masses fall with the same acceleration, reach the same speed in the same period of time, and hit the ground at the same time. Otherwise and if there is an atmosphere or if they are dropped from different heights, you have not presented information; shape and size are the most important factors.
A tennis ball is dropped from 1.55 m above the ground It rebounds to a height of 0.824 mWith what velocity does it hit the ground?
31 m/s
