A 4.0 kg sphere and 8.0 kg sphere are both dropped from the same height at the same time. If the two objects are experiencing free fall, what is true about the spheres? Your answer: O The 4.0 kg sphere will hit the ground first because it is easier to accelerate. O The 8.0 kg sphere will hit the ground first because the force of gravity on it will be stronger. o They will hit the ground at the same time. O Neither one will ever hit the ground.

A 4.0 kg sphere and 8.0 kg sphere are both dropped from the same height at the same time. If the two objects are experiencing free fall, what is true about the spheres? Your answer: O The 4.0 kg sphere will hit the ground first because it is easier to accelerate. O The 8.0 kg sphere will hit the ground first because the force of gravity on it will be stronger. o They will hit the ground at the same time. O Neither one will ever hit the ground.

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Chapter4: Dynamics: Force And Newton's Laws Of Motion

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 23PE: A 5.00105 -kg rocket is accelerating straight up. Its engines produce 1.250107 N of thrust, and air...

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