Two objects of different masses falling freely near the surface of moon would (a) have same velocities at any instant (b) have different accelerations (c) experience forces of same magnitude undergo a change in their inertia
ScienceClass 9CBSEAnswered 27 Mar 2026
Answer
- Soln:
Answer is (a) have same velocities at any instant
Explanation:
Acceleration of an object depends on acceleration due to gravity irrespective of its mass. Hence object under free fall have the same velocities.
Suggested Q&A
Science · Class 9- ScienceClass 91. Why does the temperature of a substance remain constant during its melting point or boiling point?
- ScienceClass 9Comment on the following statements: (a) Evaporation produces cooling. (b) Rate of evaporation of an aqueous solution decreases with increase in humidity. Sponge though compressible is a solid.
- ScienceClass 9You want to wear your favourite shirt to a party, but the problem is that it is still wet after a wash. What steps would you take to dry it faster?
- ScienceClass 9It is a hot summer day, Priyanshi and Ali are wearing cotton and nylon clothes respectively. Who do you think would be more comfortable and why?
- ScienceClass 9Alka was making tea in a kettle. Suddenly she felt intense heat from the puff of steam gushing out of the spout of the kettle. She wondered whether the temperature of the steam was higher than that of the water boiling in the kettle. Comment
- ScienceClass 9Water as ice has a cooling effect, whereas water as steam may cause severe burns. Explain these observations.