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Grade 11Mechanics

Two stones of mass m1 and m2, such that m1>m2 are projected simultaneously upward with same force.Which one will strike the ground first, considering that only gravitational force is acting on them

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8 Years agoGrade 11
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8 Years ago
As we know F=GM.m/r^2:So if m1>m2: thenF=GM.m1/r^2. > F`=G.M.m2/r^2Hence m1 will strike the ground first