The diagrams below show the application of a force F on a block of mass m. Which diagram(s) produces the largest acceleration on the block in the horizontal direction?
A) (1) and (3)
B) (2)
C) (3)
D) (2) and (4)
E) The acceleration is the same for all four.

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The diagrams below show the application of a force F on a block of mass m.  Which diagram(s) produces the largest acceleration on the block in the horizontal direction?
A) (1) and (3) 
B) (2) 
C) (3) 
D) (2) and (4) 
E) The acceleration is the same for all four.

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The Answer of The diagrams below show the application of a force F on a block of mass m.  Which diagram(s) produces the largest acceleration on the block in the horizontal direction?
A) (1) and (3) 
B) (2) 
C) (3) 
D) (2) and (4) 
E) The acceleration is the same for all four.

The Diagrams Below Show the Application of a Force F