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Two bodies of different masses are dropped simultaneously from the top of a tower. If air resistance is proportional to the mass of the body then,

A

The heavier body reaches the ground earlier.

B

the lighter body reaches the ground earlier.

C

both the bodies reach the ground simultaneously.

D

cannot be decided

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