Question

multiple choice 1 point
two objects of different masses collide & apply a force on each other. which object did the force have a larger effect on?
the object with more mass.
the object with less mass.
neither. the force has the same effect on both.

Explanation:

Step1: Recall Newton's second law

Newton's second law is \(F = ma\), where \(F\) is force, \(m\) is mass, and \(a\) is acceleration. When two objects collide, the forces they exert on each other are equal in magnitude (by Newton's third law).

Step2: Analyze the effect of force (acceleration)

From \(F = ma\), we can solve for \(a=\frac{F}{m}\). If \(F\) is the same (equal - magnitude forces in collision) and \(m\) (mass) is different. For a smaller \(m\), the value of \(a\) (acceleration, which represents the "effect" of the force on motion) is larger.

Answer:

The object with less mass.