Standard Science Primary 6 Interactions

Ravi drops a feather and a hammer on the Moon, where there is no air. Both objects are released from the same height at the same time. Which of the following is true?

A Neither will hit the ground.
B The hammer hits the ground first.
C The feather hits the ground first.
D Both hit the ground at the same time.
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Step 1: Identify the environment (no air). Step [2-9]: Air resistance is absent, so only gravity acts on the objects. Step [2-9]: Gravity pulls all objects downward at the same rate of acceleration.

Correct answer: Both hit the ground at the same time.

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