Question

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a pinball machine has a spring - loaded ball that needs a force before it can be launched into the machine. pulling a lever builds force in a spring that touches the ball. the further the lever is pulled, the more force the spring will have when it pushes the ball. if the lever is not pulled far enough, there will not be enough force to push the ball into the machine.
which of the following best describes how force is related to the movement of the ball?
applying more force on an object will move the object a further distance.
applying more force on an object will move the object a shorter distance.
there is no relationship between force and movement.
applying less force on an object will move the object a further distance.

Explanation:

According to the description, pulling the lever further (more force) allows the spring to push the ball. If not enough force (lever not pulled far), the ball doesn't move. This implies a positive relationship between force and movement distance.

Answer:

Applying more force on an object will move the object a further distance.