If you drop 10 kilograms of feathers and 1 kilogram of bricks from the same height, at the same time, in a vacuum (no air resistance), which will land first?
2007-05-20 12:16:29 · 6 answers · asked by math a 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
In a vacuum, they will both land at the same time according to Newton's law...
2007-05-20 12:21:00 · answer #1 · answered by jamn5684 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The equation is: F=ma, or "tension equals mass situations acceleration". The *acceleration* of gravity is a persevering with (on the earth, g, type of 9.8 m/s^2). The tension isn't consistent. If mass is bigger tenfold, tension is bigger tenfold besides. the respond is 'c'. (it is assuming that the bricks are being dropped interior a similar place, and that gravity is recent. If the bricks are being dropped in diverse places, the respond is 'd'. If there is not any gravity recent, then the tension of gravity is 0, so 'a', 'b', and 'c' are ALL maximum suitable.)
2016-11-25 19:54:27 · answer #2 · answered by blacker 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The bricks will land first, but it's not because there's more "gravitational pull" on them. The feathers will take up much more room and encounter more air resistance.
2007-05-20 12:24:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
The bricks will still hit first because of their mass. Eventhough there is no air resistance, gravitational pull brings the bricks down faster becausr of there mass.
2007-05-20 12:20:49 · answer #4 · answered by Patriot 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
They both land at the same time.
But the -real- question is.... Which one is moving the fastest? ☺
Doug
2007-05-20 12:21:36 · answer #5 · answered by doug_donaghue 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
feathers because they weigh more and there is no air resistance
2007-05-20 12:25:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋