Physics 5054 · O Level · Motion

Motion — practice question

There is no atmosphere on the Moon. On the Moon, two spheres made of metal have the same volume but different masses, and both are initially at rest at the same height above the ground. They are released at the same time. What is the motion of the spheres after they are released?

  • AThe sphere with the larger mass has a smaller acceleration.
  • BThe sphere with the larger mass hits the ground first.
  • CThe sphere with the smaller mass has a smaller acceleration.
  • DThe two spheres hit the ground together.

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