Two bodies of unequal masses are dropped from a tower. At any instant, they have equal
A.Momentum
B.Acceleration✓ Correct
C.Potential energy
D.Kinetic energy
Explanation
When two bodies of unequal masses are dropped from a tower (assuming free fall and neglecting air resistance), both experience the same acceleration due to gravity, g = 9.8 m/s². This is a fundamental property of free fall demonstrated by Galileo. Momentum (p=mv) depends on mass, so it differs. Potential energy (mgh) and kinetic energy (½mv²) both depend on mass, so they also differ. Only acceleration is independent of mass during free fall.
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