Question

A horse and a pony walk across a field at the same constant speed. The pony is half the size of the horse. What can be concluded about their relative speeds?

1) The horse walks faster than the pony
2) The pony walks faster than the horse
3) The horse and the pony walk at the same speed
4) The relative speeds cannot be determined

Answer 1

The horse and pony have the same relative speed if they are moving across a field at the same constant speed, irrespective of their size difference.

Step-by-step explanation:

If a horse and a pony walk across a field at the same constant speed, and it is given that the pony is half the size of the horse, we can conclude that their relative speeds are the same. This is because speed is defined as distance divided by time (v=d/t), and as stated in both the question and principles of physics, if they are moving at the same constant speed, their relative speeds are equal regardless of their size.