Experimenting Mechanics: Two Balls, Same Time - Glilio Glili

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The discussion centers on the mechanics of falling objects, specifically addressing why two balls of different masses fall at the same rate when air resistance is negligible. This phenomenon is attributed to the uniform acceleration due to gravity, as established by Galileo's experiments. The conversation also references the concept of velocity reaching zero at the peak of a projectile's motion. Participants are encouraged to explore further classic physics experiments for deeper understanding.

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Hallow
I want to know why if I throw 2 balls and one ball is bigger and whit more mass
Why the two balls arrive to the ground in the same time
This is the experiment of glilio glili
Also I search after more experiment in mechanics (physics) like this
Or like this experiment - if I throw a ball up when the ball arrive to the maximum the velocity is zero
thanks
 
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iii said:
Hallow
I want to know why if I throw 2 balls and one ball is bigger and whit more mass
Why the two balls arrive to the ground in the same time
This is the experiment of glilio glili
Also I search after more experiment in mechanics (physics) like this
Or like this experiment - if I throw a ball up when the ball arrive to the maximum the velocity is zero
thanks

Welcome to the PF. Here is an discussion of Galileo's famous "experiment" (which most likely was a thought experiment, but there is debate about that):

http://www.hindu.com/seta/2005/06/30/stories/2005063000351500.htm

The 2 objects fall at the same rate (neglecting air resistance) because they both experience the same acceleration due to gravity, which is independent of the object's mass.

To find you more examples of experiments, I just googled classic physics experiments. Here is the hit list:

http://www.google.com/search?source...LL_enUS301US302&q=classic+physics+experiments

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Thanks berkeman
I will glad to receive more comments
 

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