Question

An asteroid is flying through space at a constant speed. Which statement below correctly describes the motion of the asteroid?

A.
Each day, the asteroid travels farther than it did the previous day.

B.
Each day, the asteroid travels the opposite direction of the previous day.

C.
Each day, the asteroid travels less distance than it did the previous day.

D.
Each day, the asteroid travels the same distance it did the previous day.

Answer 1

D. Each day, the asteroid travels the same distance it did the previous day.

Reason: constant speed means it covers equal distances in equal time intervals (e.g., each day).