Question
5. In the simulation, which variable(s) can you manipulate to make all the items achieve approximately the same acceleration values?(1 point)
Responses
Increase the mass of all items
Increase the mass of all items
Change the gravitational constant for each item
Change the gravitational constant for each item
Reduce the effect of external forces, such as friction or air resistance
Reduce the effect of external forces, such as friction or air resistance
Adjust the initial velocity of all items.
Responses
Increase the mass of all items
Increase the mass of all items
Change the gravitational constant for each item
Change the gravitational constant for each item
Reduce the effect of external forces, such as friction or air resistance
Reduce the effect of external forces, such as friction or air resistance
Adjust the initial velocity of all items.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
To make all the items achieve approximately the same acceleration values, the best option is:
**Reduce the effect of external forces, such as friction or air resistance.**
By minimizing the influence of external forces, you can ensure that the acceleration of the items is primarily determined by the net force applied to them and their mass, leading to more uniform acceleration across the different items.
Adjusting mass, changing gravitational constants, or initial velocities will not necessarily equalize the acceleration unless all other factors are the same, but reducing external forces will help standardize conditions.
**Reduce the effect of external forces, such as friction or air resistance.**
By minimizing the influence of external forces, you can ensure that the acceleration of the items is primarily determined by the net force applied to them and their mass, leading to more uniform acceleration across the different items.
Adjusting mass, changing gravitational constants, or initial velocities will not necessarily equalize the acceleration unless all other factors are the same, but reducing external forces will help standardize conditions.