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Heavier objects move downhill faster than lighter objects because the effects of friction and aerodynamic resistance are reduced by higher mass.
If two carts are subject to the same gravitational acceleration (9.8m/s^2 at sea level on Earth), wind resistance, and ground friction, the cart with more mass will gain kinetic energy faster and will be better able to overcome the drag forces that accompany acceleration.
This assumes that both carts are the same size. If one cart is twice as heavy because it is twice as large, then the larger cart would be subject to more air resistance and possibly more ground friction.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 9y agoGravity pulls each person the same, which was proved by Galileo. What makes the heavier person go faster is the fact that the heavier person is harder to slow down because of their added mass. Friction has less of an effect on the heavier person.
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∙ 12y agoRolling is more complicated than falling. The angular momentum of an object depends not only upon the speed of rotation and the mass, but also upon the location of the center of gravity of that object; as the mass become farther from the axis of rotation, it will have more angular momentum for a given speed of rotation. So the shape of the object matters, and the distribution of mass in an object that is not uniform in composition. But let's say that you have two objects of exactly the same shape, and uniform density, both homogeneous spheres, for example, but one is heavier than the other. In that case the result is the same as for dropped objects; the increased mass causes an increase in inertia that exactly matches the increase in gravitational force, so that the acceleration is the same.
If we consider air friction as well in this case (where the objects are completely identical except their weight), then the heavier object will be faster.
The air friction is the same for both objects, but the heavier object will be less affected by this due to its larger inertia.
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∙ 11y agoNope, the earth's gravity accelerates all (well, masses that are too small to move the earth itself) masses at the same rate ≈ -9.8 m/s/s. Whether it is rolling, sliding, or falling. See the related link for more information.
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∙ 12y agoNeglecting effects other than gravity, F=ma, or F=mg.
Look up Galileo, mass, gravity, inertia and tower of Pisa and figure it out for yourself.
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∙ 11y agoThey go the same all objects accelerate at 9.8 meters per second squared
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What falls faster a golf ball or ping pong ball?
In vacuum (no air) they both fall the same rate. In air, the golf ball falls faster because air resistance slows down the very light ping pong ball
Which statement is an obervation if the ramp is steeper then the ball will roll faster or friction slowed the ball down or gravity caused the ball's motion?
"If the ramp is steeper than the ball will roll faster" can be observed during experiments. "Friction slowed the ball down" and "Gravity caused the ball's motion" are both conjectures (guesses).
What is Newtons theory of gravity?
newton's belief of gravity is that he thought that the gravity is all the same, and even a light and heavy ball both falls at the same speed
Will a ball with less or heavier mass go further?
Normally, a ball with more mass would roll faster down a hill, but, it will go slower when kicked or rolled.
What happens to the potential energy and the energy of a ball as it rolls down a hill from a position of rest at the top of the hill?
The potential energy gets less until the ball gets to the bottom of the hill, at which point the potential energy is zero. The potential energy that is lost, gets converted to Kinetic energy of the ball that goes faster and faster as it gets more and more of the Potential energy.
Does the surface of a hill effect how fast a ball will roll down it?
Ir probably goes down faster if its heavier. If the ball was as light as a balloon, would it go faster? OF course not. So, a heavy ball would go MUCH faster down a hill.
What falls faster a golf ball or ping pong ball?
In vacuum (no air) they both fall the same rate. In air, the golf ball falls faster because air resistance slows down the very light ping pong ball
The heavier a ball is the faster it fall and the faster it will roll down a ramp?
Yes, that is true because of kinetic energy, If something is heavy and you roll it down fast, then kinetic energy builds up.All other things being equal the mass of the ball has no effect on its acceleration. A fact discovered by Galileo.
What moves faster a ball thrown down or a ball falling down?
A ball thrown down. The thrown ball will have a greater initial velocity and since they experience the same force of gravity, it will always be faster (until they both reach terminal velocity).
Why a heavy object does not falle faster than a light object?
When heavy objects roll down something, fricition is involved. Friction is made by the rubbing of one thing against the other. Try rubbing your hands together reallly fast. Do your hands feel warm? Heavy objects have more friction, which slows down the heavy object. Lighter objects have less friction which cause it to run faster.
What quality of a bowling ball enables it to plow through a set of pins without slowing down?
The bowling ball does slow down. Momentum is conserved. It's just that it's a heavy ball so it has a lot of momentum, and the pins are light so overall the ball doesn't slow down enough for us to notice.
Which statement is an obervation if the ramp is steeper then the ball will roll faster or friction slowed the ball down or gravity caused the ball's motion?
"If the ramp is steeper than the ball will roll faster" can be observed during experiments. "Friction slowed the ball down" and "Gravity caused the ball's motion" are both conjectures (guesses).
What is faster a heavy toy car or a light toy car?
Generally, a light toy car is expected to be faster than a heavy toy car. The lighter weight reduces friction and allows for quicker acceleration. However, other factors like the design, wheels, and propulsion mechanism can also influence the speed of the toy cars.
Does a golf ball go faster as you increase the slope of a ramp?
In other words, does a golf ball roll faster up a hill? No obviously not. It would roll faster down a slope, it's called gravity.
What is Newtons theory of gravity?
newton's belief of gravity is that he thought that the gravity is all the same, and even a light and heavy ball both falls at the same speed
What goes up and down a hill faster than a blink of an eye?
Light
What will go further a light or heavy car?
Both because heavy cars go farther down a hill. The light car go farther on regular flat surface.
