The discussion centers on the physics problem of whether two objects thrown from the same height, one downwards and the other at rest, hit the ground simultaneously when air resistance is ignored. Participants emphasize the importance of performing calculations to verify answers rather than relying on assumptions. The consensus is that without air resistance, both objects will indeed hit the ground at the same time, but the original poster's uncertainty highlights the need for clarity in problem-solving approaches.
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What new perspective after the test made you change your mind? It is important that you figure this out because you don't want to second guess yourself when the next test comes around.mathbrain9 said:On the test, I said they hit the ground simultaneously. However, that, in retrospect, doesn't seem to be the correct solution.
The forum rules prohibit any of us from doing those sums until the OP has done so. Meanwhile, the OP has not posted anything beyond the original post here. It would be improper to respond to "I thought the answer was X but now I am not sure" with a correct solution, a full mathematical treatment and the reasoning connecting the two. That would not be fair to the other posters who actually go to the trouble of showing their work.DrJohn said:someone might do the sums for you eventually to check it.