Question

A student measures two blocks with different masses with spring scales, as shown. Which claim comparing the blocks is correct?%0D%0A%0D%0A%0D%0A%0D%0AResponses%0D%0A%0D%0ABecause block 2 has a smaller mass than block 1, block 2 will require greater force to accelerate.%0D%0ABecause block 2 has a smaller mass than block 1, block 2 will require greater force to accelerate.%0D%0A%0D%0ABecause block 1 has a smaller mass than block 2, block 1 will require less force to accelerate.%0D%0ABecause block 1 has a smaller mass than block 2, block 1 will require less force to accelerate.%0D%0A%0D%0ABecause block 1 has a smaller mass than block 2, block 1 will require greater force to accelerate.%0D%0ABecause block 1 has a smaller mass than block 2, block 1 will require greater force to accelerate.%0D%0A%0D%0ABecause block 2 has a smaller mass than block 1, block 2 will require less force to accelerate.

Answer 1

The claim that is correct is: Because block 2 has a smaller mass than block 1, block 2 will require less force to accelerate.