In an Air-Free Chamber,a Pebble Is Thrown Horizontally,and at the Same

question 26

Multiple Choice

In an air-free chamber,a pebble is thrown horizontally,and at the same instant a second pebble is dropped from the same height.Compare the times of fall of the two pebbles.

• A)The thrown pebble hits first.
• B)The dropped pebble hits first.
• C)They hit at the same time.
• D)We cannot tell without knowing which pebble is heavier.

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