At time t0 a ball is shot out of a cannon that is oriented
horizontally at a height H above the ground. Also at time t0
an identical ball is released from the same height. Which ball hits
the ground first?
A. The cannon ball
B. The dropped ball
C. The cannon ball since the horizontal air resistance is greater
than the vertical air resistance.
D. The dropped ball since the vertical air resistance is greater than
the horizontal air resistance.
E. They hit the ground at the same time.