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amal

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Two objects of the same size, but unequal weights are dropped from a tall tower. Taking air resistance into consideration, the object to hit the ground first will be the
 
  A) lighter object.
  B) heavier object.
  C) Both hit at the same time.
  D) not enough information

Question 2

A large and a small person wish to parachute at equal terminal velocities. The larger person should
 
  A) get a larger parachute.
  B) jump lightly.
  C) pull upward on the supporting strands to decrease the downward net force.
  D) jump first from the plane.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A




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