A student is investigating mass and acceleration. The student applies the same force of 40 N force to two boxes that have the same size and shape. Box 1 experiences an acceleration of 10 m/s^2 and box 2 experiences an acceleration of 5m/s^2.
The student claims that box 1 must have a smaller mass than box 2. Which argument best supports the student's claim? (1 point)
• Heavier objects need less force than lighter objects to accelerate at the same rate.
• Lighter objects need less force than heavier objects to start moving but will accelerate at the same rate.
• Heavier objects need greater force than lighter objects to accelerate at the same rate.
• Lighter objects need greater force than heavier objects to start moving but will accelerate at the same rate.
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The best argument that supports the student's claim is "Heavier objects need greater force than lighter objects to accelerate at the same rate."
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