Question

Use the equation for motion to answer the question.

x=x0+v0t+12at2


An object has a starting position of 2 m, a starting velocity of 15 m/s, and is moving at a constant speed. Which option shows the final position of the object after 1 s?

(1 point)
Responses

17 m
17 m

32 m
32 m

30 m
30 m

60 m
60 m

Answer 1

Use a = 0 (constant speed).
x = x0 + v0 t + 1/2 a t^2 = 2 + 15(1) + 0 = 17 m.

Answer: 17 m.