Two balls begin at rest at the same height (but not at the same place)
At time t=0, one of them (A) is simply released,
and the other one (B) is launched straight horizontally.
After t=0, both of them are then freely falling.
Which one hits first?
BLUE: A hits the ground first
YELLOW: B hits the ground first
GREEN: They both hit simultaneously
PURPLE: Depends on which one is heavier.
| Physics 2010 home page. | Prof. Pollock's home page. | Physics Dep't | Send me your comments |