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Question

Carlton is experimenting with different shutter speeds. He takes a photo of cars driving by at 1/8 second shutter speed, 1/2 second shutter speed, 1/30 second shutter speed, and 1/500 second shutter speed. Based on what you know about shutter speeds, which speed will create the clearest image of the moving cars?

1/8

1/2

1/30

1/500

Answer 1

The clearest image of moving cars will be produced using the 1/500 second shutter speed.

Shutter speeds control how long the camera's sensor is exposed to light, and faster shutter speeds (like 1/500 second) can freeze motion, reducing blur caused by moving subjects. Slower shutter speeds (like 1/8 or 1/2 second) will likely result in blurred images when capturing fast-moving objects like cars. Therefore, to achieve the clearest image, the 1/500 second shutter speed is the best option.