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if Burt's mass increases, the number of snowmen destroyed
If Burt's speed increases, the number of snowmen destroyed
increase decrease same
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Both increase.
Reason: the ability to destroy snowmen depends on Burt’s kinetic energy (and/or momentum). Kinetic energy = 1/2 m v^2, so for a given speed increasing mass raises the energy available and thus the destructive ability. Increasing speed raises energy even more (it scales as v^2), so that also increases the number destroyed.
(If you meant a different constraint—e.g., total energy available fixed so heavier Burt must move slower—the answer could change. Tell me the exact setup if you want a more specific analysis.)
Reason: the ability to destroy snowmen depends on Burt’s kinetic energy (and/or momentum). Kinetic energy = 1/2 m v^2, so for a given speed increasing mass raises the energy available and thus the destructive ability. Increasing speed raises energy even more (it scales as v^2), so that also increases the number destroyed.
(If you meant a different constraint—e.g., total energy available fixed so heavier Burt must move slower—the answer could change. Tell me the exact setup if you want a more specific analysis.)
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