Physics

Physics

Problem

33. Two identical bowling balls A and B are each dropped from rest from the top of a tall tower as shown in the diagram below. Ball A is dropped 1.0 s before ball B is dropped but both balls fall for some time before ball A strikes the ground. Air resistance can be considered negligible during the fall. After ball B is dropped but before ball A strikes the ground, which of the following is true? ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/diraq-contents/question-bank/question-images/f22ce2821f95/2025_11_20_329fe3e643ae1b5596f9g-07.jpg) (A) The distance between the two balls decreases. (B) The velocity of ball A increases with respect to ball (B) (C) The velocity of ball A decreases with respect to ball (B) (D) The distance between the two balls increases.

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