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OpenStudy (anonymous):

A piece of paper and a large rock are dropped in a vaccum. Compare the time it takes for each object to reach the ground. Why does the rock fall faster than the paper?

OpenStudy (mani_jha):

In vacuum, they'll fall to the ground at the same time.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Why is that?

OpenStudy (jfraser):

@bmaclean05 has it correct, the reason is no drag caused by air resistance.

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