Classic Slinky Falling Problem
The picture shows two identical Slinkys, one attached to a tennis ball and the other to a penny. The tennis ball certainly weighs more than a penny. The ball and the penny are both held at the same height above the ground, and the Slinkys are then released from rest at time seconds.
Assuming no air resistance, which one will hit the ground first?
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