Question

Two blocks with different masses are dropped, hitting the ground with the same velocity. Which of the following is true?
They have same change in velocity but different changes in kinetic energy
The lighter object started at a smaller height.
The heavier object started at a smaller height
They started at the same height
They have same change in kinetic energy but different changes in velocity

Answer 1

Answer: • They have same change in velocity but different changes in kinetic energy

•They started at the same height.

Explanation:

First and foremost, we need to note that both balls have thesame acceleration due to gravity and due to this, even though they've different masses, they'll fall at same speed.

Also, since kinetic energy that's, the energy relating to motion of a mass, us dependent on mass and speed, their kinetic energy will be different.

Therefore, based in the explanation, the correct options are:

• They have same change in velocity but different changes in kinetic energy

•They started at the same height.