Question

object b represents a heavy object (weighs more than normal)
before force: object c is traveling at medium speed to the right
during force: a medium force is exerted on object b to the left
after force: object c is thrown into the opposite direction, now traveling at a slow speed to the left
correct
not correct

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze Newton's second law

According to \(F = ma\) (where \(F\) is force, \(m\) is mass, and \(a\) is acceleration). Object \(B\) is heavy (has a large mass). A medium force is exerted on it.

Step2: Consider the effect on Object \(C\)

Since \(a=\frac{F}{m}\), for a heavy object (\(m\) is large), with a medium - sized force (\(F\)), the acceleration \(a\) of Object \(B\) is relatively small. When Object \(B\) is acted on by a force to the left, the change in its motion (and thus the effect on Object \(C\) which interacts with it) should not be such a drastic reversal of Object \(C\)'s motion from medium - speed right to slow - speed left. A more massive object (Object \(B\)) would resist the change in motion (Newton's first law - inertia) more, so the force exerted on it (medium force) would not cause such a significant change in the motion of Object \(C\) as described.

Answer:

Not Correct