Quick Question

Some people claim that relative density explains why objects fall. However, in a near-perfect vacuum chamber, objects still fall even though the remaining air is so sparse that it has almost no effect on the object. How can this observation be explained?
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Martoth
Martoth2w ago
all you did was decrease the density of the medium. the objects are still denser
RonK
RonK2w ago
Air is less dense than the objects. The medium adjusts up and the more dense object adjusts down. Change the medium to a little less dense and it's the same.
Dr. flatpawn
Dr. flatpawn2w ago
There is still air in a vacuum chamber but not a lot.

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