Two balls have the same shape and size but one is denser than the other.When they are dropped in air, which has the greater acceleration? Do not ignore air resistance.
A)The heavier ball
B)The lighter ball
C)They have the same acceleration
D)The heavier ball if atmospheric pressure is high, they lighter ball if it is low
E)The lighter ball if atmospheric pressure is high, the heavier ball if it is low

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The heavier ball will have greater acceleration because air resistance has a smaller effect on it compared to the lighter ball. The denser ball experiences a greater gravitational force relative to the air resistance, resulting in a higher net force and thus greater acceleration.

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