Question

An apple from the top branch of the tree and an apple from the bottom branch of a tree fall at the same time. Which apple will hit the ground at a greater velocity?

A) Apple from the top

B) Apple from the bottom

C) They will both hit at the same time

Answer 1

B. The apple from the bottom will hit the ground earlier. This is because an increase in height causes an increase in the time that the object will fall, and therefore will affect the final velocity of the falling object. Moreover, the reduction in velocity due to friction from the air should also be considered.