Question

Two bodies of different masses are dropped simultaneously from same height. If air friction acting on
them is directly proportional to the square of their mass, then

a) lighter body reaches the ground earlier b) heavier body reaches the ground earlier
c) both reach the ground at the same time d) any of the above

PLEASE ANSWER ​

Answer 1

Answer:

lighter body reach ground earlier

Answer 2

The air friction on two bodies is proportional to their mass square, then "heavier body reaches the ground earlier"

Option - B

Explanation:

• If the bodies of different masses are considered and are seen to be falling on ground at the exact same time and it is also being considered the friction due to air is being taken into account.
• The heavier the body will be the lesser will be the action of friction taking place on it.

• And then faster it will reach the ground due to momentum gained by the heavier body.