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Heavier objects move downhill faster than lighter objects because the effects of friction and aerodynamic resistance are reduced by higher mass.
If two carts are subject to the same gravitational acceleration (9.8m/s^2 at sea level on Earth), wind resistance, and ground friction, the cart with more mass will gain kinetic energy faster and will be better able to overcome the drag forces that accompany acceleration.
This assumes that both carts are the same size. If one cart is twice as heavy because it is twice as large, then the larger cart would be subject to more air resistance and possibly more ground friction.
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Which travels faster on an incline a heavy object or a light object?
In general, both heavy and light objects will accelerate at the same rate when moving down an incline due to gravity. However, the heavy object will have more inertia, so it may require more force to move initially but will have a stronger pull down the incline once moving.
Will a ball roll down a hill faster or slower if you add oil to it?
Adding oil to a ball will likely make it roll down a hill faster because the reduced friction between the ball and the surface will make it easier for the ball to move.
Does a parachute fall quicker with a heavy or light weight?
A heavy weight will cause the parachute to fall at a faster rate than a light weight due to gravity's pull. The air resistance provided by the parachute will slow down the descent of both heavy and light weights.
Which statement is an obervation if the ramp is steeper then the ball will roll faster or friction slowed the ball down or gravity caused the ball's motion?
"If the ramp is steeper than the ball will roll faster" can be observed during experiments. "Friction slowed the ball down" and "Gravity caused the ball's motion" are both conjectures (guesses).
Does a ball roll faster on grass or gravel?
A ball typically rolls faster on gravel than on grass due to the smoother surface and reduced friction on gravel. Grass can create more resistance and slow down the ball's movement.
Does the surface of a hill effect how fast a ball will roll down it?
Yes, the surface of a hill can affect how fast a ball will roll down it. A smoother surface will have less friction, allowing the ball to roll faster, while a rougher surface will create more friction and slow the ball down. Additionally, the incline of the hill will also impact the speed of the ball as steeper hills will cause the ball to accelerate more quickly.
The heavier a ball is the faster it fall and the faster it will roll down a ramp?
Yes, that is true because of kinetic energy, If something is heavy and you roll it down fast, then kinetic energy builds up.All other things being equal the mass of the ball has no effect on its acceleration. A fact discovered by Galileo.
What moves faster a ball thrown down or a ball falling down?
A ball thrown down. The thrown ball will have a greater initial velocity and since they experience the same force of gravity, it will always be faster (until they both reach terminal velocity).
Why a heavy object does not falle faster than a light object?
When heavy objects roll down something, fricition is involved. Friction is made by the rubbing of one thing against the other. Try rubbing your hands together reallly fast. Do your hands feel warm? Heavy objects have more friction, which slows down the heavy object. Lighter objects have less friction which cause it to run faster.
Which travels faster on an incline a heavy object or a light object?
In general, both heavy and light objects will accelerate at the same rate when moving down an incline due to gravity. However, the heavy object will have more inertia, so it may require more force to move initially but will have a stronger pull down the incline once moving.
Will a ball roll down a hill faster or slower if you add oil to it?
Adding oil to a ball will likely make it roll down a hill faster because the reduced friction between the ball and the surface will make it easier for the ball to move.
Does a parachute fall quicker with a heavy or light weight?
A heavy weight will cause the parachute to fall at a faster rate than a light weight due to gravity's pull. The air resistance provided by the parachute will slow down the descent of both heavy and light weights.
What quality of a bowling ball enables it to plow through a set of pins without slowing down?
The bowling ball does slow down. Momentum is conserved. It's just that it's a heavy ball so it has a lot of momentum, and the pins are light so overall the ball doesn't slow down enough for us to notice.
What is faster a heavy toy car or a light toy car?
Generally, a light toy car is expected to be faster than a heavy toy car. The lighter weight reduces friction and allows for quicker acceleration. However, other factors like the design, wheels, and propulsion mechanism can also influence the speed of the toy cars.
Does a golf ball go faster as you increase the slope of a ramp?
In other words, does a golf ball roll faster up a hill? No obviously not. It would roll faster down a slope, it's called gravity.
Which statement is an obervation if the ramp is steeper then the ball will roll faster or friction slowed the ball down or gravity caused the ball's motion?
"If the ramp is steeper than the ball will roll faster" can be observed during experiments. "Friction slowed the ball down" and "Gravity caused the ball's motion" are both conjectures (guesses).
Does a ball roll faster on grass or gravel?
A ball typically rolls faster on gravel than on grass due to the smoother surface and reduced friction on gravel. Grass can create more resistance and slow down the ball's movement.
