A student is investigating mass and acceleration. The student applies the same force to two boxes, as shown in the table.
Force Applied to
BoX
Box (newtons)
20
N
20
Acceleration (meters/second)
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.