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During a free fall , will a heavier object accelerate more than a lighter one ?

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No . The two objects will have the same acceleration .
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  • STATEMENT -1 : In absence of air friction, it is claimed that all object fall with the same acceleration although, a heavier object is pulled towards the earth with more force than a lighter object. because STATEMENT-2 : Net external force is always equal to rate of change of linear momentum.

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    B
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