Use the simulation to complete the activity.

To make a hypothesis about whether it is easier to start a box moving or to keep it moving on a rough surface, we can brainstorm ideas and then use the simulation to test them.

To access this simulation, you can search for "Force and Motion Basics" in an internet browser and select the "Acceleration" module. In this simulation, you can adjust the roughness of the surface and observe the effect it has on starting and maintaining motion. You can run experiments by varying the surface roughness and measuring the force required to start and maintain the motion of the box. By comparing the data obtained from different conditions, you can analyze the results and form a hypothesis based on the observed patterns.