Question
Maria releases various objects from an identical height within a vacuum on Earth. The table presents the data she gathered for each object.
Object
1
Mass (g)
85
146
24
Gravitational Force on Object (N)
833
1431
235
Acceleration (m/s²)
9.8
9.8
9.8
Time to Reach the Ground (s)
36
36
2
3
36
If Maria conducted the identical experiment on the Moon, which data points would undergo alteration?
(1 point)
the acceleration, time to reach the ground, and mass
The acceleration, time taken to reach the ground, and gravitational force
the mass and time to reach the ground
the mass and gravitational force
Object
1
Mass (g)
85
146
24
Gravitational Force on Object (N)
833
1431
235
Acceleration (m/s²)
9.8
9.8
9.8
Time to Reach the Ground (s)
36
36
2
3
36
If Maria conducted the identical experiment on the Moon, which data points would undergo alteration?
(1 point)
the acceleration, time to reach the ground, and mass
The acceleration, time taken to reach the ground, and gravitational force
the mass and time to reach the ground
the mass and gravitational force
Answers
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If Maria conducted the identical experiment on the Moon, the data points that would undergo alteration are:
**the acceleration, time taken to reach the ground, and gravitational force**
Here's why:
1. **Acceleration**: The acceleration due to gravity on the Moon is approximately 1.6 m/s², compared to Earth's 9.8 m/s². Therefore, the acceleration would change.
2. **Gravitational Force**: The gravitational force acting on an object is calculated by multiplying its mass by the acceleration due to gravity (F = m * g). Since the acceleration due to gravity on the Moon is different, the gravitational force would also change.
3. **Time to Reach the Ground**: Given that the acceleration is less on the Moon, the time taken for the objects to reach the ground would be affected as well.
The mass of the objects would remain unchanged since mass is an intrinsic property and does not depend on the location where the measurement is taken.
**the acceleration, time taken to reach the ground, and gravitational force**
Here's why:
1. **Acceleration**: The acceleration due to gravity on the Moon is approximately 1.6 m/s², compared to Earth's 9.8 m/s². Therefore, the acceleration would change.
2. **Gravitational Force**: The gravitational force acting on an object is calculated by multiplying its mass by the acceleration due to gravity (F = m * g). Since the acceleration due to gravity on the Moon is different, the gravitational force would also change.
3. **Time to Reach the Ground**: Given that the acceleration is less on the Moon, the time taken for the objects to reach the ground would be affected as well.
The mass of the objects would remain unchanged since mass is an intrinsic property and does not depend on the location where the measurement is taken.