hi, I am a physics student in grade eleven. I do not have much knowledge of physics but I have a doubt:
i am well aware of the theory that all masses dropped at the same height from earth will accelerate at the same speed but i say this is wrong i have come up with a possible contradiction for this:
In the first case, both masses are the same and accelerate toward each other at the same rate. Now in cases 2 and 3, I have reduced the mass (m1), as this happens point of collision moves towards the greater mass. Now let's consider that all 3 collisions take the exact same time for collision. the distance between the objects in all three cases is the same. Now looking specifically at cases 2 and 3 we can see that the m1 object has a larger distance to cover compared to the m2 object. Because of this, I conclude that acceleration has to be different in both cases. Yes, I have kind of magnified this idea in the thought experiment, but even though (if this effect is true) this effect is very very insignificant. it's still present. Yes, this may not affect physical experiments at large, but I still persist that the effect is present.
PS: If this thought experiment is false feel free to challenge me.
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hope i get a opposition soon!!