Question

Antonio is holding a 1-pound bag of apples in his left hand and a 2-pound bag of apples in his right hand. Which sentences about this situation are true?
A. The force caused by gravity is the same on each bag.
B. Antonio is applying a 1-pound force to hold the 1-pound bag.
C. Antonio must apply a greater force to hold the 1-pound bag than the 2-pound bag.
D. The acceleration due to gravity is greater on the 2-pound bag.
E. The mass of the bag in his left hand is less than the mass of the bag in his right hand.

Answer 1

E is true it weighs more with the same gravity so it has more mass because it has MORE matter

Answer 2

Answer: B. Antonio is applying a 1-pound force to hold the 1-pound bag.

E. The mass of the bag in his left hand is less than the mass of the bag in his right hand.

Explanation:

In order to hold the bags in rest state in his hands, Antonio must apply equal amount of force as the weight of the bag, Thus, Antonio is applying a 1-pound force to hold a 1-pound bag.

Weight = mass × acceleration due to gravity

Since, acceleration due to gravity is same, more the mass of the bag, heavier would be the weight. Thus, the mass of the bag in the left hand (1-pound) is less than the mass of the bag in his right hand (2-pound).

Thus, the correct sentences are B and E.