A bowler throws a ball down the lane toward the pins. The ball reaches the pins and slowly moves, through them, knocking down the center pins but leaving the end pins standing. The bowler wants the ball to reach all the pins. Which changes should the bowler make so that the ball has a greater acceleration? (1 point)

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The bowler should choose a ball with less mass or throw the ball with more force.

The bowler should choose a ball with less mass or throw the ball with less force.

The bowler should choose a ball with more mass or throw the ball with more force.

The bowler should choose a ball with more mass or throw the ball with less force.

Answer 1

The correct choice is: The bowler should choose a ball with less mass or throw the ball with more force.

This option is consistent with Newton's second law of motion, which states that acceleration is directly proportional to force and inversely proportional to mass (F = ma). Therefore, reducing the mass of the ball or increasing the force applied by the bowler will lead to greater acceleration.