Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

If a feather and hammer are dropped on the Moon at the same time from the same height they will hit the Moon’s surface at virtually the same time.

  1. True

  2. False
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Explanation

On the Moon, there is no air resistance, so all objects fall with the same acceleration regardless of mass. Both the feather and hammer would hit the surface simultaneously, as demonstrated by Apollo 15 astronaut David Scott.

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