Two rocks (call them S and T) are released at the same time from the same height and start from rest.Rock S has 20 times the mass of rock T.Which rock will fall faster if the only forces involved are each rock's mutual gravitational attraction with Earth?
A) rock S
B) rock T
C) Both rocks will fall at the same rate.
D) Not enough information is available to answer.
E) Neither rock will fall, because they will remain at rest.

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In the absence of air resistance, all objects fall at the same rate due to gravity, regardless of their mass.

Two Rocks (Call Them S and T) Are Released at the Same