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[–] waigl@lemmy.world 10 points 1 week ago (3 children)

Nope, denser objects fall faster than less dense ones (through the air). Remember: A kilogram of feathers is just as heavy as a kilogram of lead.

[–] BeigeAgenda@lemmy.ca 12 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I'll still choose to be hit by the feathers.

[–] krunklom@lemmy.zip 18 points 1 week ago

You'll get hit by what you're told to get hit by and you'll like it.

[–] mnemonicmonkeys@sh.itjust.works 11 points 1 week ago

Nope, denser objects fall faster than less dense ones (through the air).

Technically it's objects with a higher mass-to-drag ratio, but most of the time it's close enough

[–] misteloct@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

Not really true, it's definitely possible for a less dense object to fall faster than a denser one. A drop of water will fall faster than a parachute made of nylon, which will fast much faster than a glider plane made of metal.