According to the principles of physics, how does reducing the mass of a wheelchair affect its acceleration when a constant force is applied by the user?

It has no effect on the acceleration.

It makes the acceleration less consistent over time.

An engineer is comparing two wheelchair designs. Wheelchair A has a mass of 12 kg and Wheelchair B has a mass of 16 kg. If an athlete applies an identical push to both, which outcome is expected?

Both wheelchairs will accelerate at the same rate.

Wheelchair A will accelerate faster because it has less mass.

Wheelchair B will accelerate faster because its greater mass provides more momentum.

The acceleration will depend on the tire pressure, not the total mass.

They are the heaviest materials, which improves stability at high speeds.

They offer a desirable combination of being lightweight and strong.

They are the most flexible materials, allowing the frame to absorb shocks.

They are the least expensive raw materials for manufacturing.

Increasing the diameter of the wheels.

Adding weight to the frame for better balance.

Using the strongest but heaviest metal available.

Minimizing the total mass of the wheelchair.

It would require less force from the user to start moving from a stop.

The wheelchair's structural strength and durability would increase significantly.

It would accelerate more slowly when the user applies a typical push.

The top speed of the wheelchair would increase due to greater momentum.