Ball A is dropped from rest as ball B is shot out horizontally. Ball A hits the ground

1) before ball B.
2) after ball B.
3) at the same time as ball B.

This is because
4) ball A has less distance to travel.
5) ball B is acted upon by an additional force.
6) both balls fall the same vertical distance with the same acceleration.


Answer: 3, 6

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