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Chapter 5 Problem 13CQ

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Problem 13CQ

The force exerted by gravity on a whole brick is greater than the force exerted by gravity on half a brick. Why, then, doesn't a whole brick fall faster than half a brick? Explain.

Solution

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Here we have to explain why under free fall, the whole brick won't fall faster than half brick, even though the force exerted by gravity on the complete brick is greater than the force on half a brick.

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Title Physics with MasteringPhysics 4 
Author James S. Walker
ISBN 9780321541635

The force exerted by gravity on a whole brick is greater

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