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Einstein's theory, like Newton's, predicts that, in the absence ofair resistance, all objects should fall at the same rate regardlessof their masses. Consider the following hypothetical experimentalresults. Which one would indicate a failure of Einstein'stheory?
Markthe right one 1)Scientistsdropping balls from the Leaning Tower of Pisa find that balls ofdifferent size but the same mass fall at slightly differentrates.
2)Scientistsdropping balls from the Leaning Tower of Pisa find that balls ofdifferent mass but the same size fall at slightly differentrates.
3)Scientistsdropping balls on the Moon find that balls of different mass fallat slightly different rates
Markthe right one 1)Scientistsdropping balls from the Leaning Tower of Pisa find that balls ofdifferent size but the same mass fall at slightly differentrates.
2)Scientistsdropping balls from the Leaning Tower of Pisa find that balls ofdifferent mass but the same size fall at slightly differentrates.
3)Scientistsdropping balls on the Moon find that balls of different mass fallat slightly different rates

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Given : Einstein's theory, like Newton's, predicts that, in theabsence of air resistance, all objects should fall at the same rateregardless of their masses. Consider the following hypotheticalexperimental results. Which one would indicate a failure ofEinstein's theory 3)Scientistsdropping balls on the Moon find that balls of different mass fallat slightly different rates
3)Scientistsdropping balls on the Moon find that balls of different mass fallat slightly different rates
3)Scientistsdropping balls on the Moon find that balls of different mass fallat slightly different rates

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