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

A

the heavier body reaches the ground earlier

B

the lighter body reaches the ground earlier

C

both reach the ground simultaneously

D

cannot be decided

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