Question

One object has a velocity of -4 feet per second. Another object has a velocity of 3 feet per second. Which object has the greater speed? Explain your answer

Answer 1

the first object -4 f/s

Explanation:

Most people would say 3 is faster because -4 is less that positive 3 but the correct answer is that-4 is faster. Even though it is a negative 4 is still bigger than 3.

Answer 2

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Answer:

the first object with velocity -4 ft/s

Explanation:

Speed is the magnitude of velocity. The first object's speed is ...

|-4 ft/s| = 4 ft/s

The second object's speed is ...

|3 ft/s| = 3 ft/s

The first object's speed is greater.