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PHY 101 PHY 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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When we say that light objects and heavy objects fall at the same rate, what assumption(s) are we making?
Options
A They have the same shape.
B They have the same size.
C They have surfaces with similar air resistances
D They are falling in a vacuum.
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

In vacuum, all objects fall with the same acceleration regardless of mass. Air resistance causes differences in real situations.

Hint

Free fall without air resistance.

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