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Two stones of different masses are dropped simultaneously from the top of a building. In this situation which one of the following is correct statement ?

A

smaller stone hit the ground earlier

B

larger stone hits the ground earlier

C

both stones reach the ground simulataneously.

D

which of the stones reach the ground earlier depends one the composition of the stone.

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The correct Answer is:
C
Both are reaching the ground on account of acceleration due to gravity .
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