alleryStart learning →Unequal masses have equal GPE above ground. Dropped from rest without air, faster at ground?
AThe lighter body
BEqual for both
CDensity decides
DThe heavier body
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. The lighter body
The lighter body starts higher for equal potential energy and reaches greater speed when that energy becomes kinetic.
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