Question

Examine the diagram below.
Which of the above objects is moving the fastest?
A.
All 3 objects are moving at the same speed.
B. B
C. C
D. A

Answer 1

Answer:

Correct choice: D. Object A is the fastest

Explanation:

In a distance vs time graph, the distance is plotted vertically, and the time is plotted horizontally.

The diagram shows three graphs of objects A, B, and C.

The graph of A shows the object traveled 12 meters in 3 seconds, for a speed of 12/3= 4 m/s.

The graph of B shows the object traveled 8 meters in 4 seconds for a speed of 8/4=2 m/s.

Finally, the object C travels 4 meters in 4 seconds, for a speed of 4/4= 1 m/s

Thus, the fastest object is A.