Question: Two objects are released simultaneously from the same height. The objects are both spherical with the same radius, but their masses differ by a factor

Two objects are released simultaneously from the same height. The objects are both spherical with the same radius, but their masses differ by a factor of two. 

(a) Ignoring air drag, which object strikes the ground first? Or do they strike at the same time? Explain. 

(b) Including air drag, which object strikes the ground first? Or do they strike at the same time? Explain. 

(c) Find two household objects that might be used to demonstrate part (b).

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