The theorist you are talking about is none other than Abraham Maslow. He developed the Maslow's hierarchy of needs wherein basic human needs range from the physiological, security, and love and belongingness needs to the esteem and self-actualization of the individual.
Potential energy = mass x gravity x height
P.E = 4 x 9.8 x 3
P.E = 117.6 J
It is stored in the bonds between atoms
Answer: Ain't its because how light the feather is ? It's not as heavy.
Explanation: With air resistance, acceleration throughout a fall gets less than gravity (g) because air resistance affects the movement of the falling object by slowing it down. ... Usually, resistance is not very high at low speed or for small or sharp objects (Google Source if needed to prove yours answer)