Does Earth's Gravity Pull More Strongly on a Block of Wood

question 70

Multiple Choice

Does Earth's gravity pull more strongly on a block of wood or on a block or iron having the same size? Neglecting air resistance, which one falls faster when dropped?

• A) Gravity pulls more strongly on the iron, and the iron falls faster.
• B) Gravity pulls more strongly on the iron, and both fall at the same speed.
• C) Gravity pulls equally strongly on both, and the iron falls faster.
• D) Gravity pulls equally strongly on both, and both fall at the same speed.
• E) None of the above.

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