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
the heavier body reaches the ground earlier
b
the lighter body reaches the ground earlier
c
both reach the ground simultaneously
d
cannot be decided
answer is A.
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If air resistance is R and mass of body is 'm', then acceleration , Therefore acceleration 'a' is more for heavier body. Since time of fall , the heavier body reaches the ground earlier.