Grade 8 Science Admin. May 2018 Released 37 A physics teacher performed a demonstration for a science class by pulling a crate across the
floor and measuring the force with a spring scale. While she pulled, a student measured the
acceleration of the crate with a handheld electronic device. The results of three trials are
shown below
Motion
F = 900 N
Actual Acceleration
of Crate
Trial
1
140 kg
Acceleration
(m/s)
0.36
0.34
0.38
0.36
2
3
Average
The teacher asked the class to calculate the acceleration of the crate based on the crate's
mass and the force she applied. What conclusion can be made about the difference between
the calculated acceleration and the actual acceleration that occurred in the trials?
A Another force in the direction of the motion produced a lower acceleration than calculated.
B An opposing force caused by friction produced a lower acceleration than calculated.
C Another force in the direction of the motion produced a higher acceleration than
calculated.
D An opposing force caused by friction produced a higher acceleration than calculated,