Physics 5054 · O Level · Motion

Motion — practice question

The Moon has no atmosphere. Two metal spheres that have the same volume but different masses are initially stationary at the same height above the Moon’s surface. They are released together. How do the spheres move after they are let go?

  • 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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