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?

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Naveed’s object has less mass.
Naveed’s object has less mass.

Maddie’s object has a smaller width.
Maddie’s object has a smaller width.

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.
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Answer 1

The most likely explanation for the results would be: Naveed’s object had greater kinetic energy.

Kinetic energy is influenced by both mass and speed, and since both objects were dropped from the same height, they would have similar drop speeds when they reach the sand. If Naveed's object had greater kinetic energy, it likely created a deeper hole in the sand upon impact. The other options do not provide as strong of an explanation in this context.