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

This is TRUE. On the Moon, there is no air resistance to slow down falling objects. Without atmosphere, both a feather and hammer will accelerate at the same rate due to gravity and hit the surface simultaneously. This was demonstrated during the Apollo 15 mission.

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