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Two balls hang from a support, one on a spring and one on a thread, with scissors cutting both, asking which hits the ground first.

Two balls hang from a support, one on a spring and one on a thread, with scissors cutting both, asking which hits the ground first.

Spring vs thread: which ball hits the ground first?

Two identical balls are released at the same time. At first glance, they should hit the floor simultaneously. However, one detail changes everything.

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