A student is investigating mass and acceleration. The student applies the same force to two boxes, as shown in the table.
Box Force Applied to Box (newtons) Acceleration (meters/second2)
1 20 5
2 20 2
The student claims that box 1 must have a smaller mass than box 2. Which argument best supports the student's claim?
A.
Heavier objects require less force than lighter objects to accelerate at the same rate.
B.
Heavier objects require greater force than lighter objects to accelerate at the same rate.
C.
Lighter objects require less force than heavier objects to start moving but will accelerate at the same rate.
D.
Lighter objects require greater force than heavier objects to start moving but will accelerate at the same rate.
B.
Heavier objects require greater force than lighter objects to accelerate at the same rate.