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The force of gravity is proportional to the masses of the bodies. Then why doesn't a heavy body fall faster than a light body?

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To understand why a heavy body does not fall faster than a light body, we can break down the explanation into clear steps: ### Step 1: Understanding Gravitational Force The gravitational force acting on an object is given by the formula: \[ F = m \cdot g \] where \( F \) is the gravitational force, \( m \) is the mass of the object, and \( g \) is the acceleration due to gravity (approximately \( 9.81 \, \text{m/s}^2 \) near the Earth's surface). ### Step 2: Comparing Two Bodies ...
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