Two bodies X and Y with mass 5 kg and 25 kg fall with initial velocity zero from a height of 100 meters.
Understand the Problem
The question is asking about the motion of two bodies of different masses falling from a height of 100 meters with an initial velocity of zero. It may involve concepts related to gravity, free fall, and kinematics.
Answer
Both bodies will fall with the same velocity due to uniform gravity.
Two bodies X and Y with masses of 5 kg and 25 kg will fall with the same velocity from a height of 100 meters, assuming no air resistance, because the acceleration due to gravity is the same for all objects.
Answer for screen readers
Two bodies X and Y with masses of 5 kg and 25 kg will fall with the same velocity from a height of 100 meters, assuming no air resistance, because the acceleration due to gravity is the same for all objects.
More Information
In a vacuum, where friction from air resistance is negligible, all objects fall at the same rate regardless of their mass due to gravity. This concept was famously demonstrated by Galileo allegedly by dropping two spheres of different weights from the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
Tips
A common mistake is to assume that heavier objects fall faster; however, mass does not affect the rate of free fall in the absence of air resistance.
Sources
- [Solved] Two bodies X and Y with mass 5 kg and 25 kg fall with initia - testbook.com
- Free Fall Calculator - omnicalculator.com
