Question

Use the table of information from an investigation to answer the question.





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’s object. What is the most likely explanation for the results?

(1 point)
Responses

Naveed’s object had greater kinetic energy.
Naveed’s object had greater kinetic energy.

Maddie’s object had a faster drop speed.
Maddie’s object had a faster drop speed.

Maddie’s object has a smaller width.
Maddie’s object has a smaller width.

Naveed’s object has less mass.

Answer 1

Naveed’s object had greater kinetic energy.

Reason: Both were dropped from the same height so they hit the sand at the same speed (neglecting air resistance). A deeper hole therefore indicates greater impact energy—i.e., Naveed’s object delivered more kinetic energy (usually from having greater mass).