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Forces and Motion — Test

Question 6 • Physics in the Universe

A sports car and a minivan run out of gas and are pushed to the side of the road. Which is easier to push, and why?

Answer
A
the minivan, because it has less mass and therefore less inertia
B
the sports car, because it has more mass and therefore more inertia
C
the sports car, because it has less mass and therefore less inertia
D
the minivan, because it has more mass and therefore more inertia

Explanation

The sports car is generally easier to push because it has less mass than a minivan. Less mass means less inertia, so it takes less force to get the car moving. The minivan’s greater mass gives it more inertia, making it harder to push.

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