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If heavier bodies are attracted more strongly by earth, y dnt dey fall faster den lighter bodies ??

If heavier bodies are attracted more strongly by earth, y dnt dey fall faster den lighter bodies ??

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Kishore
19 Points
10 years ago
Yes. What you said is right. But in vacuum, both will fall with same speed. In reality, we consider air resistance as well. Lighter body is acted upon by more air resistance when compared to heavier body, which is why heavier body falls faster.

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