Method point C can help analyze the influence of the combined mass of the fan-car-object system on its acceleration
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According to Newton's 2nd law, the acceleration experienced by an object is directly proportional to the total force acting on it while being inversely proportional to its mass.
∑F = m. a

Where: F = total force in N
m = mass in kg
a = acceleration in m/s²
Below are the possible procedures:
A). Weigh the total mass of the system with a scale, start the fan, measure how far the system travels in a specific time using a stopwatch, and conduct multiple trials with varying objects added.
B) Measure the mass with a balance, turn on the fan, utilize a meter stick and stopwatch to assess the starting and ending speeds, and repeat multiple trials with assorted objects on the carriage.
C) Gauge the mass using a balance, attach a spring scale to the car's rear, quantify the force needed to keep the system stationary, and repeat with various objects.
D) Weigh the mass using a balance, activate the fan, time how long the system moves until the fan battery depletes, then perform various trials with different objects.
Among these options, we select point C as it provides the force measurement (F) from the scale and the mass with a balance to determine the impact of mass on acceleration.
<pConsidering the formula, we understand that
an increase in mass results in decreased acceleration.
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Newton's laws of motion
Keywords: system acceleration, toy car, fan