Brick A is dropped from the top of a building. Brick B is thrown straight down from the same building, and neither one experiences appreciable air resistance. Which statement about their
Accelerations is correct?
A) The acceleration of A is greater than the acceleration of B.
B) Neither brick has any acceleration once it is released.
C) The acceleration of B is greater than the acceleration of A.
D) The two bricks have exactly the same acceleration.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Both bricks experience the same acceleration due to gravity, which is independent of their initial velocities.

Brick a Is Dropped from the Top of a Building