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

20 cm/sec
20 cm/sec

12 cm/sec
12 cm/sec

8 cm/sec
8 cm/sec

2 cm/sec
2 cm/sec

1 answer

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

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

In this case, the distance is 10 centimeters and the time is 2 seconds.

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

However, this option does not appear in the responses provided. It seems there might be an error in the options. If we strictly follow the information given, the correct speed is 5 cm/sec.

The options provided (20 cm/sec, 12 cm/sec, 8 cm/sec, 2 cm/sec) do not include the correct answer based on the calculation. Please double-check the question or the options provided.