Two stones of different masses are dropped simultaneously from the top of a building. Which of the following statements is true regarding their motion?
- AThe smaller stone hits the ground earlier.
- BThe larger stone hits the ground earlier.
- CBoth stones reach the ground simultaneously.
- DWhich stone reaches the ground earlier depends on the composition of the stone.
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