Two identical stones are dropped from a tall building,one after the other.Assume air resistance is negligible.While both stones are falling,what will happen to the vertical distance between them?
A)It will increase.
B)It will decrease.
C)It will remain the same.
D)It will first increase and then remain constant.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Since both stones are in free fall and the second stone is dropped after the first, the first stone will have a head start and will always be moving faster than the second stone. Therefore, the vertical distance between them will increase over time.

Two Identical Stones Are Dropped from a Tall Building,one After