If a flowerpot and pencil drops from the same height, will they
reach the ground at the same time with the same speed? (Or if u
have Physics Matters TEXTBOOK refer to pg 60)
Why is the answer yes?
I thought that in real life there is air resistance and this
would oppose the motion of the two moving objects such that the
flowerpot will drop first?
Also does air resistance depends on surface area or mass?
Let me illustrate two examples:
One, a human with a parachute will fall slower than a golf ball,
even though it is far heavier. (larger surface area- fall slower/
more air resistance)
Second, an ant will fall slower than an elephant, as it is far
lighter?? (elephant has larger surface area so it should have more
air resistance and theoretically fall slower but in real life it
falls faster) WHY?
