if I had a soccer ball a penny a bowling ball a car and a person to throw out a plane what would hit the ground first?
2007-09-27 10:45:26 · 4 answers · asked by stickerbush1970 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
All objects fall at the same rate of acceleration (ignoring air resistence). They would all accelerate 9.8 m/s^2 and hit the ground at the same time.
If you don't ignore air then the object's weight and surface area would make things very complicated.
2007-09-27 10:51:47 · answer #1 · answered by Jeffrey K 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The bowling ball is the most aerodynamic shape out of those that has the mass to back it up. That's where I would put my money.
In fact, the only shape better would be a tear drop shaped object. Anyway, the terminal velocity would be higher for the bowling ball. In reality, you can't neglect air resistance.
2007-09-27 10:54:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
All of them would hit the ground first because of the law of gravity. Wind can affect the objects from falling at a same rate. If you want a perfect fall, make sure that there is no wind.
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2007-09-27 10:54:45 · answer #3 · answered by rufftyroff 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You, if that person is strong enough.
2007-09-27 10:54:24 · answer #4 · answered by Alexander 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋