Question

Blake and Drew are playing horseshoes. Blake takes the first turn, and his horseshoe ;ands 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? 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 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 less force than Blake.

Answer 1

The best explanation for the results is: **The horseshoes have the same mass, but Drew threw with more force than Blake.**

Since Drew's horseshoe landed past the target while Blake's only made it three-fourths of the way, it indicates that Drew exerted more force in his throw compared to Blake, assuming the horseshoes have the same mass. The amount of force applied directly influences how far an object travels when thrown, and in this case, Drew's horseshoe traveling further suggests he threw it with greater force.