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Objects with 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?
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∙ 14y ago
The lead ball and the feather would hit the surface at the same time because there is no atmosphere on the moon. Gravity pulls on both objects in such a way as to produce the same acceleration, so they will hit at the same time.
On earth the problem is complicated by the presence of air, and that it exerts forces on the objects. The feather is affected by aerodynamic drag far more than the lead ball, and is thus slowed immensely in comparison.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoBecause of the difference in gravity on the moon everything weights 16.7% of what it weighs on the earth. Something that drops twice as fast as another object on earth still drops at twice the speed of the other object on the moon.
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∙ 9y agoIf a Bowling ball and an apple dropped from the same height the bowling ball would reach the ground first. This is because the bowling ball has more mass and density making gravity pull it down faster.
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∙ 13y agoAll would arrive at the surface at the same time, because gravity acts uniformly on all of the objects. None of them are slowed by air friction, as there is no atmosphere on the Moon.
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∙ 14y agoNone of these matter. With no air resistance, they all hit the ground at the same time.
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∙ 12y agoYes. As there is no air resistance on the moon.
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since the moon is like a vacuum, the objects will hit the surface of the moon at the same time. I think don't take my word for it.
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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.
What would cause objects that have the same mass to have different amounts of intertia?
If the objects have different velocities they will have different inertia.
How are objects arranged in the universe?
gravity causes objects in space to be grouped together in different ways.
How do you determine the position of objects in space?
An objects position is determined by three measurements from a known point (origin based), or individual measurements from three known points (triangulation).
Does stuff on the moon float?
No. Objects rest on the surface. While gravity in the moon is much weaker than it is on Earth, it is still a significant force. Objects that are dropped fall more slowly but they still fall.
Why do different objects make different sounds when dropped on the floor?
Because all the objects have a natural frequency
Objects with 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?
None of these matter. With no air resistance, they all hit the ground at the same time.
How are the Distances between different objects in space measured?
they use light-years to determine the space between objects in space
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.
What factors determine the force of gravity between two objects?
the mass of the objects and the distance of the objects
Why objects move different objects?
gravity!
Why do dropped objects of different masses reach the ground at the same time in air?
Because of gravity, objects fall at 9.7m/s making them reach the ground at the same time. This does not apply to objects like paper or feathers due to the fluid friction in the air.
How do objects on different surfaces?
Objects move on different surfaces by friction.
Why different objects have different masses?
Objects have different mass because they not weighted the same..
Does gravity have an effect on objects of different sizes?
Gravity has an effect on all objects, including objects of different shapes and sizes.
Is it possible for light objects to fall first than heavy objects?
All objects will reach the ground when dropped or when they fall at approximately the exact same time except for paper.
How do objects move on different surfaces?
Objects move on different surfaces by friction.
