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Use the table of information from an investigation to answer the question student Maddie depth of object in sand 1.8 ( cm ) student naveed depth of object in sand 4.0 ( cm ) two students drop an object into sand from a height of 1.5 meters They record the depth of the hole made in the sand by each student object what is the most likely explanation for the results A naveed object has less mass B Naveed object has greater kinetic energy C Maddie object has a smaller width D Maddie object had a faster drop seed
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To determine the most likely explanation for the results regarding the depth of the holes made by the objects dropped into the sand, let's analyze the options in relation to the data provided:
1. **Maddie's object depth = 1.8 cm**
2. **Naveed's object depth = 4.0 cm**
Given that Naveed's object created a deeper hole than Maddie's, we can evaluate the options:
A. **Naveed's object has less mass** - If Naveed's object had less mass, it may not penetrate the sand as deeply. This option is not likely.
B. **Naveed's object has greater kinetic energy** - Kinetic energy depends on mass and velocity. However, since they both dropped from the same height, the object with greater mass would have more kinetic energy if dropping at the same speed. Therefore, this does not explain the deeper hole.
C. **Maddie's object has a smaller width** - The width of the object could affect the depth the object makes in the sand, but it's not the primary reason for the depth difference without specifics on the shapes.
D. **Maddie's object had a faster drop speed** - If Maddie's object fell faster, it could have potentially created a deeper hole due to greater impact force, but in this case, it did not. Thus, this does not explain the results as Maddie’s object merely resulted in a shallower hole.
Given the choice among these explanations, the correct option is not definitively clear based solely on theoretical analysis. However, we can infer:
**Most likely explanation:** B (Naveed's object has greater kinetic energy) because it suggests factors like mass and/or speed that would lead to a greater depth in the sand. However, remember that for kinetic energy in free fall from the same height, both objects should ideally reach the ground with the same velocity if only influenced by gravity. Thus, without knowing specific mass or dimensions, it's challenging to draw a definitive conclusion, but B relates best to the scenarios of impact.
Please clarify if you would like more nuanced reasoning or further analysis.
1. **Maddie's object depth = 1.8 cm**
2. **Naveed's object depth = 4.0 cm**
Given that Naveed's object created a deeper hole than Maddie's, we can evaluate the options:
A. **Naveed's object has less mass** - If Naveed's object had less mass, it may not penetrate the sand as deeply. This option is not likely.
B. **Naveed's object has greater kinetic energy** - Kinetic energy depends on mass and velocity. However, since they both dropped from the same height, the object with greater mass would have more kinetic energy if dropping at the same speed. Therefore, this does not explain the deeper hole.
C. **Maddie's object has a smaller width** - The width of the object could affect the depth the object makes in the sand, but it's not the primary reason for the depth difference without specifics on the shapes.
D. **Maddie's object had a faster drop speed** - If Maddie's object fell faster, it could have potentially created a deeper hole due to greater impact force, but in this case, it did not. Thus, this does not explain the results as Maddie’s object merely resulted in a shallower hole.
Given the choice among these explanations, the correct option is not definitively clear based solely on theoretical analysis. However, we can infer:
**Most likely explanation:** B (Naveed's object has greater kinetic energy) because it suggests factors like mass and/or speed that would lead to a greater depth in the sand. However, remember that for kinetic energy in free fall from the same height, both objects should ideally reach the ground with the same velocity if only influenced by gravity. Thus, without knowing specific mass or dimensions, it's challenging to draw a definitive conclusion, but B relates best to the scenarios of impact.
Please clarify if you would like more nuanced reasoning or further analysis.
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