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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?
The discussion revolves around whether a vertically dropped spring and a horizontally positioned spring will hit the ground at the same time when released from the same height. The scope includes theoretical considerations and assumptions regarding the behavior of springs under gravity.
Participants have not reached a consensus on the outcome of the scenario, and the discussion remains open to further exploration of the topic.
Assumptions include the neglect of air resistance and the condition that both springs are released from rest at equal heights.
If the centers of mass start at equal heights and at rest, they keep equal heights during fall. Ignoring air resistance.zanick said:forgot to add ... both oriented with their center of mass