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Two balls are dropped at the same time from the top of a ladder. The balls are of equal size, but Ball A has more mass than Ball B. Which of the following best describes the time it would take the two balls to hit the ground?

(Note: Ignore the effects of friction.)

A

Ball A and Ball B would hit the ground at the same time.

B

Ball B would hit the ground before Ball A.

C

There is not enough information given to answer the question.

D

Ball A would hit the ground before Ball B.

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(Note: Ignore the effects of friction.) - important note :)

A. 
Ball A and Ball B would hit the ground at the same time.

Answer:

A.   Ball A and Ball B would hit the ground at the same time.

Explanation:

If we ignore the effects of friction only gravity affects the drop of the balls; in this case, mass does not affect the speed of falling objects. This result was demonstrated by Galileo Galilei.