Heavier objects fall faster than lighter ones.

Question

Consider the following statements:

Assertion (A): Heavier objects fall faster than lighter ones.

Reason (R): Acceleration due to gravity is independent of the mass of the object.

Select the correct answer from the options given below:

1. A. Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
2. B. Both A and R are correct and R is NOT the correct explanation of A
3. C. A is correct, but R is NOT correct
4. D. A is NOT correct, but R is correct (Correct answer)

Correct Answer

Option D — A is NOT correct, but R is correct

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is A is NOT correct, but R is correct.

Key Points

• Assertion: Heavier objects fall faster — this is INCORRECT (disproved by Galileo and Newton; all objects fall at the same rate in vacuum).
• Reason: Acceleration due to gravity is independent of mass — this is CORRECT (g ≈ 9.8 m/s² regardless of mass).
• A is not correct but R is correct.