Force (N)
Mass (kg)
Acceleration (m/s*)
1
10
0.1
2
10
0.2
20
0.05
2
20
0.1
If the force acting on the objects is constant, which statement about inertia and acceleration is supported by the data?
(1 point)
• An object with a higher mass has less inertia which causes it to speed up more quickly.
• An object with less mass has more inertia which causes it to speed up more quickly.
• An object with a higher mass has more inertia which causes it to speed up less quickly.
• An object with less mass has less inertia which causes it to speed up less quickly.
1 answer
The correct statement supported by the data is:
• An object with a higher mass has more inertia which causes it to speed up less quickly.
This is consistent with Newton's second law of motion, which states that acceleration is inversely proportional to mass when the same force is applied (F = ma). Therefore, an increase in mass results in a decrease in acceleration for a constant force.
