A student drops a 2-kilogram book and 10-kilogram book from a height of 10 meters. He uses a stopwatch to determine how long it takes for each book to hit the ground.

Question

Which question is the student most likely trying to answer?

(1 point)
Responses

Will objects fall faster when dropped from different heights?
Will objects fall faster when dropped from different heights?

Does gravity affect objects of different masses differently?
Does gravity affect objects of different masses differently?

How does gravity change as massive objects fall?
How does gravity change as massive objects fall?

Do objects break when they are dropped from a height?

Answer 1

The student is most likely trying to answer the question:

Does gravity affect objects of different masses differently?

This is indicated by the fact that the student dropped two objects of different masses (2 kg and 10 kg) from the same height and is measuring the time it takes for each to hit the ground. The experiment seems aimed at exploring whether the mass of the objects influences their rate of fall under the influence of gravity.