Due in 10 Minutes PART TWO (Two balls dropping from roof) True/False

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The discussion revolves around a physics problem involving two balls dropped from a building at different times. The subject area includes kinematics, specifically focusing on acceleration, velocity, and the effects of gravity on freely falling objects.

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  • Participants explore the implications of constant acceleration due to gravity and question the relationship between the velocities and distances of the two balls over time. There is a mix of assertions and inquiries regarding the true or false nature of various statements about the scenario.

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The discussion is active, with participants providing their reasoning and questioning each other's interpretations. Some guidance has been offered regarding the need to show working rather than guessing answers, indicating a focus on understanding the underlying concepts.

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Due in 10 Minutes PART TWO ! (Two balls dropping from roof) True/False

Homework Statement



Ball A is dropped from the top of a building. One second later, ball B is dropped from the same building. Consider the balls while they are both in flight. You may ignore air resistance. Which statements are true about this situation?
As time progresses, the difference between their accelerations increases
Ball A will hit the ground before ball B
Both have the same vertical acceleration
As time progresses, the difference between their velocities increases
As time progresses, the distance between them stays constant

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The Attempt at a Solution



1. False, acceleration is constant 9.81
2. True, it fell first
3. True, acceleration is constant
4. Hm. I say true? One started accelerating first so the velocity should increase faster than the other
5. False, wouldn't it increase because the velocity on one is greater?Please help!
 
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Again, you need to show working and not just guess the answers!
 


Done. Quick! Help! hehe
 


#4 - they have the same acceleration (you said this yourself), so why should A's velocity increase at a greater rate (i.e. have greater acceleration) if they're supposed to be the same?
 
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