Will a Vertical Spring Drop at the Same Time as a Horizontal Spring?

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When a vertical spring and a horizontal spring are dropped from the same height, they will hit the ground at the same time if their centers of mass are aligned and they are at rest initially. This conclusion holds true under the assumption that air resistance is negligible. The discussion references a video that visually demonstrates this concept. The behavior of both springs during the fall is consistent due to their equal starting conditions. Thus, both springs will indeed land simultaneously.
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if you drop a spring that is elongated via its only weight (slinky) vs another spring that is on its side... will both hit the ground at the same time?
 
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forgot to add ... both oriented with their center of mass
 
zanick said:
forgot to add ... both oriented with their center of mass
If the centers of mass start at equal heights and at rest, they keep equal heights during fall. Ignoring air resistance.
 
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there is a good video of this. Thanks for the reply.
 
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