The bigger the object the greater the gravitational pull, so the farther away the big object is its gravitational force begins to decrease. Refer to the picture for more explanation.
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Because you can see using a thermal camera I guess
The trash bag will gain gain speed in till hitting the ground and passably exploding on impact of the ground depending on the strength of the trash bag it may rip during the fall.
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