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Two bodies of masses M and m are allowed to fall from the same height . If air resistance for each body be same , will the two bodies reach the ground simultaneously ?

A

the ratio of the masses

B

the inverse of the ratio of their masses

C

one

D

product of their masses

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Acceleration due to gravity is independent of mass of the bodies.
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