If a moose were chasing you through the woods, its enormous mass would be very threatening. But

if you zigzagged, then its great mass would be to your advantage. Explain why.

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Gretchen Pena

4 June, 06:20

If a moose were chasing you through the woods, its enormous mass would be very threatening. But

if you zigzagged, then its great mass would be to your advantage. Explain why.

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A large-massed object has considerable difficulty changing its state of motion. This is inertia. A change in direction is a change in the state of motion. By zigzagging, you can take advantage of the large inertia of the moose. You will make the turn but the moose will have a tendency to go straight.

Basically, i ts own inertia would interfere with its running because its own mass would resist more.

If a moose were chasing you through the woods, its enormous mass would be very threatening. Butif you zigzagged, then its great mass would be to your advantage. Explain why.

If a moose were chasing you through the woods, its enormous mass would be very threatening. But

if you zigzagged, then its great mass would be to your advantage. Explain why.