2006-10-06 11:10:21 · 5 answers · asked by whoknows 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
Yes. The heavier truck has more INERTIA and MASS and therefore, it requires more energy to move the truck at the same VELOCITY as well as an increase in energy to sustain the same ACCELERATION at a given speed.
Also, it would reqiure much greater braking power to obtain the
same rate of decrease in VELOCITY as well as the same deceleration! Hope that helped!
2006-10-06 11:30:54 · answer #1 · answered by Ammy 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes because the lighter is lighter than the loaded one, so it will require more work to move it to the same speed as something lighter.
2006-10-06 11:13:55 · answer #2 · answered by t_nguyen62791 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Short answer yes.
Kinetic Energy = 1/2 m v^2.
Move mass = more energy/work
2006-10-06 11:22:33 · answer #3 · answered by feanor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes. the larger truck has more inertia.
once the speed is reached the hevier one will be easier two keep at the same speed.
2006-10-06 11:19:48 · answer #4 · answered by z 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
does it take more effort to carry a loaded suitcase than an empty one?
of course.
2006-10-06 11:19:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋