Question

Two smooth round objects of equal density are kicked with the same amount of force. One accelerates faster and travels further than the other. Explain why and list a real-life explains of this scenario. (No, one object does not hit a wall or anything…but good try)

Answer 1

The object that accelerates faster and travels further is likely to have a smaller mass or a larger surface area.

A real-life example of this scenario could be a soccer ball and a bowling ball. Both are smooth, round objects of equal density, but the soccer ball has a smaller mass and larger surface area, which allows it to accelerate faster and travel further when kicked with the same amount of force.