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If a light and a heavy body are released from same height:

A

heavier body hits the ground with greater velocity

B

lighter body hits the ground with greater velocity

C

both hits the ground with same velocity

D

which one will hit the ground with greater velocity depends on their shape

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C
Motion under gravity is independent of mass of body.
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