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The distance versus time graph for Object A and Object B are shown. Which object moves with changing speed?

The distance versus time graph for Object A and Object B are shown. Which object moves-example-1
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Answer:

Both: Object A and Object B, because different distances are traveled in the same time interval

Step-by-step explanation:

Constant Speed Motion

An object is said to have constant speed it travels same distances at the same time intervals. For example, an object who travels 4 meters in 2 seconds has a constant speed if it also travels 6 meters in 3 seconds and 10 meters in 5 seconds. The constant speed is 2 m/s.

We can see in the image provided two graphs of distance vs time of two objects. If they were traveling at a constant speed, that graph should be a single line (increasing, decreasing of horizontal). None of the graphs show a line, which indicates the object some times travels more or less distance in a given time interval than in other equal time intervals. Thus, the answer is the last option:

Both: Object A and Object B, because different distances are traveled in the same time interval

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