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Physics · Oct / Nov 2019 · Paper 11 · Question 10

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There is no atmosphere on the Moon. Two metal spheres of identical volume but different mass are at rest at the same height above the ground on the Moon. They are dropped at the same time. How do the spheres move after release?

  1. AThe sphere with the larger mass has a smaller acceleration.
  2. BThe sphere with the larger mass hits the ground first.
  3. CThe sphere with the smaller mass has a smaller acceleration.
  4. DThe two spheres hit the ground together.

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Correct answer: D. The two spheres hit the ground together.

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