Two balls of the same size but the density of one is greater than that of the others are dropped from the same height, then which ball will reach the earth first (air resistance is negligible)

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Both simultaneously

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Will depend upon the density at the balls

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The correct option is C Both simultaneously
Both will be reached simultaneously as in the no air resistance is there they free fall will not be dependent on mass or density. Both bodies will come at the same time.

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Two balls of the same size but the density of one is greater than that of the others are dropped from the same height, then which ball will reach the earth first (air resistance is negligible)

The correct option is C Both simultaneouslyBoth will be reached simultaneously as in the no air resistance is there they free fall will not be dependent on mass or density. Both bodies will come at the same time.

The correct option is C Both simultaneously
Both will be reached simultaneously as in the no air resistance is there they free fall will not be dependent on mass or density. Both bodies will come at the same time.