Question

emon studies the diagram of a cue ball struck by two different amounts of force exerted in the same direction. which statement is most likely true? the greater force will cause a greater change in motion. the greater force will cause a smaller change in motion. both forces will cause the same change in motion. neither force will cause a change in motion.

Explanation:

According to Newton's second law of motion, the change in motion (acceleration) of an object is directly proportional to the net force applied when mass is constant. For a cue ball (constant mass), a greater force in the same direction will result in a greater change in its motion (like speed or direction change). The other options contradict this principle: a greater force can't cause a smaller change, different forces can't cause the same change, and a force on a cue ball (which is free to move) will cause a motion change.

Answer:

A. The greater force will cause a greater change in motion.