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Q.

The two bodies of masses M and m (M > m) are allowed to fall from the same height if the air resistance for each be the same then which body will reach the earth quickly

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a

 Body of mass m  

b

Body of mass M

c

Both will reach at the same time.

d

can not be determined.

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

The force acting on the body of mass M are its weight Mg acting vertically downward and air resistance F acting vertically upward.

 Acceleration of the body, a=gFM

Now M > m, therefore, the body with larger mass will have great acceleration and it will reach the ground first.

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