8. Two ball bearings x and y are dropped vertically from a height of 1 km above the earth's surface. They are initially atrest. The mass of y is half that of x. Neglecting air resistance, which correct? A The time taken by x to reach the ground would be twice that taken by y. B The time taken by x to reach the ground would be half that taken by y. C Y would reach the ground before x. D The time taken by x and y to reach the ground will be the same.

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8.
Two ball bearings x and y are dropped
vertically from a height of I km above the
earth's surface. They are initially atrest. The
mass of y is half that of x. Neglecting air
resistance, which correct?
A The time taken by x to reach the ground
would be twice that taken by y.
B The time taken by x to reach the ground
would be half that taken by y.
C Y would reach the ground before x.
D The time taken by x and y to reach the
ground will be the same.
Transcribed Image Text:8. Two ball bearings x and y are dropped vertically from a height of I km above the earth's surface. They are initially atrest. The mass of y is half that of x. Neglecting air resistance, which correct? A The time taken by x to reach the ground would be twice that taken by y. B The time taken by x to reach the ground would be half that taken by y. C Y would reach the ground before x. D The time taken by x and y to reach the ground will be the same.
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