Brick a Is Dropped from the Top of a Building

question 100

Multiple Choice

Brick A is dropped from the top of a building. Brick B is thrown straight down from the same building, and neither one experiences appreciable air resistance. Which statement about their
Accelerations is correct?

• A) The acceleration of A is greater than the acceleration of B.
• B) Neither brick has any acceleration once it is released.
• C) The acceleration of B is greater than the acceleration of A.
• D) The two bricks have exactly the same acceleration.

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