Question

Blake and Drew are playing horseshoes. Blake takes the first turn, and his horseshoe lands three-fourths of the way to the target. Drew takes the next turn, and his horseshoe lands past the target. Which statement best explains the results?(1 point)
Responses

The horseshoes have the same mass, but Drew threw with less force than Blake.
The horseshoes have the same mass, but Drew threw with less force than Blake.

Drew used a horseshoe with more mass and threw with less force than Blake.
Drew used a horseshoe with more mass and threw with less force than Blake.

The horseshoes have the same mass, but Drew threw with more force than Blake.
The horseshoes have the same mass, but Drew threw with more force than Blake.

Drew used a horseshoe with more mass and threw with the same force as Blake.
Drew used a horseshoe with more mass and threw with the same force as Blake.

Answer 1

The horseshoes have the same mass, but Drew threw with more force than Blake.

Explanation: Drew’s horseshoe traveled farther, so it had a greater initial speed from a stronger throw. With the same mass (neglecting air resistance), a larger applied force produces a larger launch speed and thus a greater range.