Here's why:
* Gravity and Mass: The force of gravity depends on the mass of the objects involved. A larger object has a greater gravitational pull.
* Acceleration Due to Gravity: However, the acceleration due to gravity (g) is a constant near the Earth's surface. It's approximately 9.8 m/s². This means that all objects, regardless of their mass, fall at the same rate in a vacuum.
Why does a bigger rock seem to fall faster?
* Air Resistance: In reality, air resistance plays a role. Larger objects experience more air resistance. This slows them down more than smaller objects, making it seem like they fall slower.
In a vacuum:
If you were to drop a small stone and a big rock in a vacuum, they would fall at the same rate and reach the ground simultaneously. This is because the air resistance is removed, and only gravity is acting on them.
