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JAMB Physics 2010 Objective — Question 4

Question 4 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Physics 2010 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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4. A stone and a feather are dropped from the same height above the earth surface. Ignoring air resistance, which of the following is correct? A. The stone and feather will both reach the ground at the same time B. The stone will reach the ground first C. The feather will reach the ground first D. The feather will be blown away by the wind while stone will drop steadily

  • A. The stone and feather will both reach the ground at the same timeCorrect
  • B. The stone will reach the ground first
  • C. The feather will reach the ground first
  • D. The feather will be blown away by the wind while stone will drop steadily

Explanation

If the air resistance is to be ignored, both the stone and the feather will reach the ground at the same time as they are under the same acceleration (due to gravity).

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