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Two spheres of same size, one of mass 2 kg and another of mass 4 kg are dropped simultaneously from the top of Qutab Minar (height = 72 km) when they are 1 m above the ground, the two spheres have the same:

A

kinetic energy

B

potential energy

C

momentum

D

acceleration

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The correct Answer is:
D
Acceleration due to gravity is independent of the mass of the body.
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