Object Y exhibits the highest acceleration, calculated as 10, indicating the greatest change in velocity over time among the objects in the table. Here option C is correct.
Acceleration is a measure of how quickly the velocity of an object changes over time. It is calculated using the formula "a = (v_f - v_i) / Δt," where "a" is acceleration, "v_f" is the final velocity, "v_i" is the initial velocity, and "Δt" is the change in time.
Object Ini. Vel. Fin. Vel. Change in Time Acceleration
W 0 10 2 5
X 5 15 2 5
Y 0 20 2 10
Z 10 20 4 2.5
Analyzing the data from the table, we find that Object Y has an initial velocity of 0 and a final velocity of 20 over a time interval of 2. Applying the acceleration formula, we get "a = (20 - 0) / 2 = 10." This means that Object Y has an acceleration of 10.
Comparing this with the other objects, we see that Object Y has the highest acceleration. Therefore, the object with the greatest acceleration is indeed Y. Acceleration is a vector quantity, and in this context, we are considering its magnitude. Here option C is correct.