Question

Two balls are released one after another from the
same height. Assume that the air resistance is
negligible. Which of the following statements is true
regarding the motion of the balls?
(A) The two balls fall with a constant distance
between them.
(B) The two balls get closer as they descend
(C) The two balls get further away as they
descend.
(D) The two balls fall with a constant speed.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Option (B)

Explanation:

Because these balls are attracted toward the point mass gravitional force and these balls are at some distance , so while attracting towards a common point mass , the distance between them reduces by a very small factor.

Answer 2

Answer:

(C) The two balls get further away as they descend.

Explanation:

this was only written in the answer key, I am also having some confusion about why is it happening..