A This vs. That Brain Teaser

A golf ball will be dropped simultaneously into two barrels from the same height. Assume currents, viscosity & pressure are the same. In which barrel will the ball hit the bottom first?
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Above, two barrels. The barrel on the left is filled with water that is 84 degrees (F). The barrel on the right is filled with water that's 29 degrees (F). A golf ball will be dropped simultaneously into each barrel from the same height. Assume currents, viscosity & pressure are the same. In which barrel will the ball hit the bottom first?

Please share your guesses in the comments section. And good luck.

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