In which of the following scenarios would you expect the greatest acceleration?
A. A small force applied to a large mass
B. A small force applied to a small mass
C. A large force applied to a small mass
D. A large force applied to a large mass

The scenario with the greatest acceleration is when a large force is applied to a small mass, as described by Newton's second law of motion, a = F/m . In this case, the large force and small mass lead to a high acceleration value. Conversely, large masses with small forces yield lower acceleration. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-08

The scenario with the greatest acceleration is C. A large force applied to a small mass , as it allows for the highest acceleration according to Newton's second law of motion. A small mass will accelerate more quickly when a large force is applied compared to scenarios involving larger masses. This relationship highlights the dependence of acceleration on both the force applied and the mass of the object.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2025-08-12