Question

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

8 cm/sec
8 cm/sec

12 cm/sec
12 cm/sec

2 cm/sec
2 cm/sec

20 cm/sec

1 answer

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

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

In this case, the object travels a distance of 10 centimeters in a time of 2 seconds.

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

Since 5 cm/sec is not among the response options you've listed, please double-check the details. According to the calculation, the speed is 5 cm/sec. If you need to match it with the options provided, note that none of them are correct.