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When a coin and a feather are dropped simultaneously from the same height, the coin strikes the ground first. This is because of:

A

gravitational force

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mass of coin

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C

friction

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none of these

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Solution

The correct option is C friction
The air resistance or friction by air for the feather will be more due to its large surface area. So the coin will go fast and strike the ground.

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