A Feather and a Lead Ball Are Dropped from Rest

question 72

Multiple Choice

A feather and a lead ball are dropped from rest in vacuum on the Moon.The acceleration of the feather is:

• A)more than that of the lead ball
• B)the same as that of the lead ball
• C)less than that of the lead ball
• D)9.8 m/s²
• E)zero since it floats in a vacuum

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