Energy of Motion Unit Test

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

Student Depth of Object in Sand (cm)
Maddie 1.8
Naveed 4.0
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.
Naveed’s object has less mass.
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Answer 1

The most likely explanation for the results is that Naveed's object had greater kinetic energy.