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Question 42 • EA Academy Algebra I

Which statement best compares the accelerations of two objects in free fall?

Answer
A
The heavier object has a greater acceleration.
B
The object that has the greater surface area has the lower acceleration.
C
The object that has the smaller mass has the greater acceleration.
D
The objects have the same acceleration.

Explanation

Ignoring air resistance, all objects in free fall near Earth accelerate at the same rate due to gravity, about 9.8 m/s² downward. Their masses and surface areas do not change this acceleration. Therefore, the objects have the same acceleration.

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