Question

Fredrick did an investigation on mass and acceleration. He applied a force to a toy car and measured the distance it moved. He then taped weights of different masses to the car and applied the same force. He entered his observations in a table.
Fredrick’s Investigation
Mass Distance
car 250 grams 4.2 meters
car + 50 grams 300 grams 3.8 meters
car + 100 grams 350 grams 3.0 meters

Which statement correctly interprets the data?
A. Mass has no effect on acceleration.
B. More mass results in less acceleration.
C. More force results in greater acceleration.
D. More mass results in greater acceleration.

Answer 1

Explanation:

B. More mass results in less acceleration.