When you hold a textbook and a pencil, why does the textbook feel heavier than the pencil?(1 point)
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You can grip the pencil with more strength.
You can grip the pencil with more strength.
Your hand repels the textbook with less force.
Your hand repels the textbook with less force.
The textbook has less mass than the pencil.
The textbook has less mass than the pencil.
The textbook has a stronger attraction to Earth.
The textbook has more mass than the pencil.
The textbook has more mass than the pencil.
To understand why the textbook feels heavier than the pencil, we need to consider a few concepts related to weight and force.
Firstly, it's important to note that weight is the force exerted by an object due to gravity. The weight of an object depends on its mass and the acceleration due to gravity.
Now, let's consider the factors that contribute to the perception of weight in this scenario:
1. Strength of grip: Holding an object with a stronger grip does not actually change its weight. However, when you hold the pencil, you can grip it with more strength compared to the textbook. This strong grip helps you feel the weight of the pencil more effectively, making it seem heavier.
2. Hand's repelling force: In reality, the force our hands exert on an object while holding it is negligible compared to the force of gravity. However, if you were able to hold the textbook and pencil in a zero-gravity environment, you would not feel their weights at all. So, neither the textbook nor the pencil is being repelled by your hand with less force.
3. Mass: Mass is the amount of matter in an object. The textbook is likely to have more mass than the pencil. Since weight depends on mass, the textbook will exert a greater gravitational force, resulting in a heavier perceived weight.
Therefore, the correct answer is: The textbook has less mass than the pencil.