Physics
If a stone and a pencil are dropped simultaneously in vacuum from the top of a tower, which of the two will reach the ground first ? Give reason.
Motion in One Dimension
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Answer
Both will reach the ground simultaneously as value of g does not depend on the mass of the body. Acceleration due to gravity is same ( = g ) on both and there is no effect of friction and buoyancy due to air.
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