Balanced and Unbalanced Forces
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Question 1 of 5
Two objects of different masses are lying at rest on a smooth horizontal surface. A student tries to push both objects with the same force. It is observed that one object is harder to start moving than the other.
Which statement best explains this observation?
A
The heavier object has greater inertia
B
The lighter object has more acceleration due to gravity
C
The applied force becomes smaller for the heavier object
D
The heavier object experiences more friction
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