answersLogoWhite

0

They both sink at the same rate.

Resistance of other matter will generally slow the rate of sinking of lighter material .

The Astronaut, Neil Armstrong, the first man on the Moon, demonstrated the rate of fall of a feather and an hammer together. They both fell at the same rate. No air resistance on the Moon.

User Avatar

lenpollock

Lvl 17
2w ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

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


Does the specific gravity of ice change if it is heavy water?

Of course. Heavy water ice will sink in light water.


Is it possible for a plant to drown?

It depends on the plant if it is heavy it will sink but not drown if it is light it will float


Do heavy things sink faster than lighter things?

In general, heavier things will sink faster than lighter things in a fluid like water due to greater gravitational force. However, factors like shape, size, and density can also affect the rate at which objects sink.


Why can you run faster than you can swim?

Because water is heavy, Air is light.


Why do heavy things sink?

Not all heavy things sink. Things that are more dense than the liquid around them will sink.


What makes a boat go faster?

what makes a boat go faster is using type of material that is light and that can go fasta nd not sink. and you can use a straw.


Why do objects sink?

objects sink because they are to heavy.


How do you explain why things sink or float to a 5 year old?

Things sink if they are heavy and push the water down, and float if they are light and let the water hold them up like a balloon.


Are clipper ships were built for speed?

they were faster since they were light and not heavy then the old ones


Will a marble sink faster in oil or water?

A marble will sink faster in water than in oil because water has a higher density than oil. The higher the density of the liquid, the faster an object will sink in it.


Which sediments grains sink faster pebbles or sand?

Pebbles, because it takes for energy for the pebble to sink and so the pebbles are hevier and sink faster then the sand grains