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Jeff Weisberger
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[SOLVED] Newton Open Ended Question
According to Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation, the force exerted by the Earth on an object is directly proportional to the objects mass
According to Newton's Second Law of Motion, the acceleration of an object is directly proportional to the force being exerted on it.
Therefore, it may be concluded that if 2 objects are dropped simultaneously from the same height, the heavier object, having a greater acceleration, will reach the ground first.
Using mathematical equations, verify or refute the above conclusion
I have a strong feeling the statement needs to be refuted, just not sure what equations to use in the process, besides F=MA for Newton's Second Law
Homework Statement
According to Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation, the force exerted by the Earth on an object is directly proportional to the objects mass
According to Newton's Second Law of Motion, the acceleration of an object is directly proportional to the force being exerted on it.
Therefore, it may be concluded that if 2 objects are dropped simultaneously from the same height, the heavier object, having a greater acceleration, will reach the ground first.
Using mathematical equations, verify or refute the above conclusion
Homework Equations
The Attempt at a Solution
I have a strong feeling the statement needs to be refuted, just not sure what equations to use in the process, besides F=MA for Newton's Second Law
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