Which pair of ball-drop experiments will best test whether mass affects the acceleration of gravity? Exp 1. Mass 0.5 kilograms, height 20 meters
Exp 2. Mass 5.0 kilograms, height 20 meters
Exp 3. Mass 0.5 kilograms, height 30 meters
A) Exp 1 and 3
B) Exp 2 and 3
C) Exp 1 and 2

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Exp 1 and 2 have the same height, so any difference in acceleration will be due to mass.

Which Pair of Ball-Drop Experiments Will Best Test Whether Mass