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Q.

Two bodies of different masses are dropped simultaneously from the top of a tower. If air resistance is proportional to the mass of the body,

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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 C.

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Detailed Solution

Air resistance is proportional to mass of the body

a=mg-fairm=mg-m=g-α

This acceleration is independent of mass and hence same time will be required.

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