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Old 02-02-2007, 06:42 PM   #10
ae86_16v
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Originally Posted by nthfinity
the heavier object exerts an equal pull on the earth as the earth does on it, which the earth will pull the heavier object more then the lighter object.

they will both fall at the same speed
Correct, which is why the heavier object since it has more "pull" not fall faster?

By the way BMW06 no "offence" taken. Just trying to see if you could explain it to me, or maybe you should read that Wikipedia link you posted. Since "a 7 year old could understand it."
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