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If we, say had something the mass of a rock, and then one of a small asteroid, which one would fall faster to the earth?
LURCH said:Of course, this is all ignoring air resistance; if both are the same size and one has far geater mass, then the one with greater mass will fall much faster because it is more aerodynamically streamlined.
Gailio has proven right many times. Haven't you ever heard about him before:Chutzpah said:If we, say had something the mass of a rock, and then one of a small asteroid, which one would fall faster to the earth?
devino said:What is theoretically inccorect?
A rock is a solid, naturally occurring substance made up of one or more minerals, whereas an asteroid is a small, rocky object that orbits around the sun. Asteroids are typically larger and more irregularly shaped than rocks.
The mass of an object does not affect its falling speed. In a vacuum, all objects will fall at the same rate regardless of their mass. This is known as the principle of equivalence.
On Earth, objects experience air resistance, which is a force that opposes their motion. The larger surface area of an asteroid compared to a rock means that it will experience more air resistance, slowing down its fall. However, in a vacuum, both objects would fall at the same rate.
In a vacuum, no. However, in an atmosphere, it is possible for an asteroid to reach a higher terminal velocity than a rock due to its larger surface area and resulting air resistance. This means that it may fall faster initially, but will eventually reach a maximum speed due to air resistance.
Understanding the falling speed of rocks and asteroids is important for predicting the potential impact and damage of these objects on Earth. It also allows us to better understand the behavior of objects in different environments, such as in a vacuum or in an atmosphere.