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Because the acceleration depends on the gravitational force on the object. But the

gravitational force on the object depends on its mass ... More mass = more force.

Objects with less mass have less force on them, and objects with more mass have

more force on them, and the force on each object is exactly enough so that each

object winds up falling with the same acceleration.

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If a brick has a greater mass than a sponge why is the acceleration due to gravity the same for both objects?

The acceleration due to gravity is the same for both objects because it depends only on the mass of the Earth and the distance from its center. While the brick has a greater mass, the force of gravity acting on it is also greater to account for this, resulting in the same acceleration for both objects.


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Why does a brick weigh more than a sponge when they have the same amount of volume?

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