An object is pushed across a tabletop and it travels 10 centimeters in 2 seconds. What is the speed of the object while traveling?(1 point) Responses 12 cm/sec 12 cm/sec 2 cm/sec 2 cm/sec 20 cm/sec 20 cm/sec 8 cm/sec

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To find the speed of the object, you can use the formula for speed:

\[ \text{Speed} = \frac{\text{Distance}}{\text{Time}} \]

In this case, the distance traveled is 10 centimeters and the time taken is 2 seconds. Plugging in the values:

\[ \text{Speed} = \frac{10 , \text{cm}}{2 , \text{s}} = 5 , \text{cm/sec} \]

It seems that there is a discrepancy since 5 cm/sec is not listed among your options. Please double-check the distance, time, or available choices provided. Based on the given figures, the correct speed is 5 cm/sec.