Question

when the same force is applied to two objects with different masses, which will accelerate faster? the lighter object. the heavier object. neither will accelerate. both will accelerate equally.

Explanation:

According to Newton's second - law of motion $F = ma$ (where $F$ is force, $m$ is mass, and $a$ is acceleration), when $F$ is constant, $a=\frac{F}{m}$. So, the smaller the mass $m$, the larger the acceleration $a$.

Answer:

The lighter object.