Which statement is the most accurate for falling objects on Earth?
A) Heavy objects fall significantly faster than light objects.
B) Neglecting the effects of air resistance, light objects fall faster than heavy objects.
C) Neglecting the effects of air resistance, heavy objects fall faster than light objects.
D) Neglecting the effects of air resistance, all objects fall at roughly the same speed.
E) All objects fall at roughly the same speed.

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Neglecting air resistance, all objects fall at the same rate due to gravity, as demonstrated by Galileo's experiments and described by Newton's laws of motion.

Which Statement Is the Most Accurate for Falling Objects on Earth