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Q.

Two bodies of different masses are dropped simultaneously from the top of a tower. If air resistance is same on both of them, 

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a

both reach the ground simultaneously

b

cannot be decided

c

the lighter body reaches the ground earlier

d

the heavier body reaches the ground earlier

answer is A.

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If air resistance is R and mass of body is 'm', then acceleration 

a=mg-Rm=g-Rm

Therefore acceleration 'a' is more for heavier body. 

Since time of fall is given by t=2ha.

The heavier body reaches the ground first.

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