Standard Science Primary 6 Interactions

Luke drops a feather and a hammer at the same time on the Moon, where there is no air. Which statement is correct?

A Both hit the ground at the same time.
B Neither hits the ground because they float away.
C The feather hits the ground first.
D The hammer hits the ground first.
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Step 1: On the Moon, there is no air to cause air resistance. Step 2: Without air resistance, the only force acting is gravity. Step 3: Gravity accelerates all objects at the same rate regardless of mass.

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

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