Physics · Oct / Nov 2016 · Paper 12 · Question 3

Two aluminium spheres P and Q, of masses 0.50 kg and 1.0 kg respectively, are released at the same time from the same height. Why do they have the same acceleration?

1. AThe density of P is equal to the density of Q.
2. BThe force on P is equal to the force on Q.
3. CThe force on Q is double the force on P.
4. DThe gravitational field strength for Q is double that for P.

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