An iron sphere of mass 30 kg has the same diameter as an aluminium sphere of mass is 10.5 kg. Both spheres are dropped simultaneously from a tower. When they are 10m above from the ground, they have the same-
A. momentum
B. acceleration
C. kinetic energy
D. potential energy
Answer: Option B
Solution (By Examveda Team)
* Option A: Momentum - Momentum depends on both mass and velocity.Even though the spheres fall at the same rate, the iron sphere has a greater mass, so its momentum will be higher.
* Option B: Acceleration - Acceleration due to gravity (g) is constant for all objects near the Earth's surface, regardless of their mass (assuming air resistance is negligible).
Both spheres are acted upon by the same gravitational force per unit mass, meaning they will accelerate downwards at the same rate (approximately 9.8 m/s²).
* Option C: Kinetic Energy - Kinetic energy depends on both mass and velocity squared (KE = 1/2 * m * v²).
Since the iron sphere has a greater mass, it will have a greater kinetic energy even if they have the same velocity.
* Option D: Potential Energy - Potential energy depends on mass, gravity, and height (PE = m * g * h).
At the same height, the iron sphere has a greater mass, so it will have more potential energy.
Therefore, the correct answer is B: acceleration.
Because both spheres are falling under the influence of gravity alone (ignoring air resistance), they experience the same acceleration.
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Newton's Third Law of Motion applies to which of the following situations?
A. When a person jumps from the boat to the river, the boat goes backwards
B. Passengers standing in a bus fall in the back direction, when the stationary bus suddenly moves
C. When a person falls on the cement floor, he gets hurt
D. While catching a fast moving cricket ball, a fielder puts his hands backwards
For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. The law was given by
A. Isaac Newton
B. Albert Einstein
C. Niels Bohr
D. Duncan Haldane
Newton's second law of motion:
A. Explains the relationship between forces on two mutually effective objects
B. Also known by the law of inertia
C. It is helpful to understand the effects of force
D. Also known by the law of conservation of energy
A. centrifugal force
B. inertia
C. centripetal force
D. gravitational force

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