2. A stone and a feather, both from rest, are dropped together at the same time and fall freely inside a vacuum tube (completely no air inside). Is it possible for the stone to reach the ground first before the feather? Explain your answer.

2. A stone and a feather, both from rest, are dropped together at the same time and fall freely inside a vacuum tube (completely no air inside). Is it possible for the stone to reach the ground first before the feather? Explain your answer.

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