A ball is launched horizontally at the same time as an identical ball is dropped straight down. Will the ball that was launched hit the ground after the ball that was dropped?
True
False
Answer (2)
Both balls will hit the ground simultaneously since the time it takes for them to fall is determined solely by gravity, which affects them equally. Thus, the statement is false.
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Both balls hit the ground simultaneously despite one being dropped and the other launched horizontally. The time taken for both to fall is determined solely by gravity, which affects them equally. Therefore, the statement is false. ;
