A same-size iron ball and wooden ball are dropped simultaneously from a tower and reach the ground at the same time. The iron ball has a greater

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The iron ball has greater momentum because momentum is the product of mass and velocity. Since both balls hit the ground simultaneously, they have the same speed, but the iron ball has a greater mass, leading to greater momentum. Acceleration due to gravity is the same for both balls, and their speeds are also the same when they hit the ground.

A Same-Size Iron Ball and Wooden Ball Are Dropped Simultaneously