Blake and Drew are playing horseshoes. Blake takes the first turn, and his horseshoe lands 3/4 of the way to the target. Drew take the next turn, and his horseshoe lands past the target. Which statement best explains the results?
A. The horseshoes have the same mass, but Drew threw with more Force than Blake
B. Drew used a horseshoe with more mass and through with the same force as blake
C. Drew used a horseshoe with more mass and threw with less force than Blake
D. The horseshoes have the same mask, but Drew threw with less Force then blank
C. Drew used a horseshoe with more mass and threw with less force than Blake.
This is because Drew's horseshoe landed past the target, indicating that it had more momentum than Blake's horseshoe. Momentum is determined by both mass and velocity, so if Drew's horseshoe had more mass, it would require less velocity (or force) to have more momentum than Blake's horseshoe.
To explain the results, we need to understand the factors that affect how far an object will travel when thrown. The distance a thrown object travels depends on two main factors: the mass of the object and the force applied to it.
In this scenario, we know that Blake's horseshoe landed 3/4 of the way to the target, while Drew's horseshoe landed past the target. This indicates that Drew's horseshoe traveled a greater distance than Blake's horseshoe.
Considering the possible options, it is safe to eliminate A and D as they mention the horseshoes having the same mass. Since Drew's horseshoe traveled a greater distance, it suggests that Drew's horseshoe had more mass or Drew threw with more force.
Option B states that Drew used a horseshoe with more mass but threw with the same force as Blake. However, this does not align with the fact that Drew's horseshoe traveled a greater distance. If the mass was greater but the force was the same, the horseshoe would not have traveled farther.
Therefore, the most plausible statement is option C: Drew used a horseshoe with more mass and threw with less force than Blake. A greater mass can contribute to a greater distance traveled, while less force applied may result in a shorter distance overall.