Two objects of the same size but unequal weights are dropped from a tall tower. Taking air resistance into consideration, the object to hit the ground first will be
A)the lighter object.
B)the heavier object.
C)both hitting at the same time
D)not enough information

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The heavier object will hit the ground first because air resistance has a greater effect on the lighter object, slowing it down more than the heavier object.

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