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

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In the discussion about two balls dropped from a building, it is established that both balls experience the same vertical acceleration of 9.81 m/s², regardless of their drop timing. Ball A, dropped first, will hit the ground before Ball B, which is dropped one second later. As time progresses, the difference in their velocities increases because Ball A has a head start. However, the distance between the two balls does not remain constant; it increases as Ball A accelerates faster due to its earlier drop. The need for clear explanations and calculations in solving these physics problems is emphasized.
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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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