Which would fall with greater acceleration in a vacuum—a leaf or a stone?
a.
the leaf
b.
the stone
c.
They would accelerate at the same rate.
d.
It is difficult to determine without more information.

Can someone please explain me the answer and why?

Question

Which would fall with greater acceleration in a vacuum—a leaf or a stone?
a.
the leaf
b.
the stone
c.
They would accelerate at the same rate.
d.
It is difficult to determine without more information.

Can someone please explain me the answer and why?

rebeccapink6398 · Answer

b

rebeccapink6398 · Answer

B.

rebeccapink6398 · Answer

(medal?)

anonymous · Answer

If there is air resistance, the the least buoyant falls first.

anonymous · Answer

Otherwise they all fall at same acceleration

anonymous · Answer

ahhhh... so, is it b. then?

anonymous · Answer

Is there air resistance in a vacuum?

anonymous · Answer

there can't be any air resistance where there is no air... so no.

anonymous · Answer

so what is the answer then?

anonymous · Answer

They would accelerate at the same rate. right?

anonymous · Answer

yes

anonymous · Answer

ahhh! :) because there is no air resistance the acceleration would remain the same... oh.. now it makes sense! okay, thank you :D