Newton's Second Law of Motion:
* Force = Mass x Acceleration
This law tells us that the acceleration of an object is directly proportional to the net force acting on it and inversely proportional to its mass.
Applying this to your question:
* Equal distance, different masses: To make two objects with different masses travel the same distance, you would need to apply *different forces*. The heavier object would require a larger force to achieve the same acceleration as the lighter object.
Example:
Imagine pushing a small toy car and a heavy truck. To move them the same distance, you'd need to push much harder on the truck because it has a larger mass.
Important Note: This is assuming no friction or other external forces are acting on the objects. In real-world scenarios, friction and other factors can complicate the relationship between force, mass, and distance.
