Two identical steel balls leave the edge of the same horizontal tabletop at the exact…
PHYSICS · Subjective · A Level · Physics · Mechanics and materials · Mechanics and materials
Problem
Two identical steel balls leave the edge of the same horizontal tabletop at the exact same instant. One ball is simply released from rest, while the other is given a small horizontal push so that it leaves the table with non-zero horizontal speed. Neglect air resistance. Which ball reaches the floor first? Briefly explain your reasoning in one or two sentences.