IDENTIFY PATTERNS: Which of the following patterns about distance, time, and speed are true? Select all that apply.

Question

Faster motion has a greater value of speed.

Slower motion has a greater value of speed.

Faster motion means a distance is traveled in a shorter amount of time.

Average speed over time means the object travels at the exact same speed every moment during the travel.

Answer 1

Let's analyze each statement:

1. Faster motion has a greater value of speed.
   This statement is true. By definition, speed is the distance traveled per unit of time, and faster motion corresponds to a higher value of speed.

2. Slower motion has a greater value of speed.
   This statement is false. Slower motion corresponds to a lower value of speed.

3. Faster motion means a distance is traveled in a shorter amount of time.
   This statement is true. If an object is moving faster, it will cover a given distance in less time compared to a slower motion.

4. Average speed over time means the object travels at the exact same speed every moment during the travel.
   This statement is false. Average speed is the total distance traveled divided by the total time taken, and it does not imply that the speed was constant throughout the period of travel. The object could have varying speeds at different moments.

Thus, the true patterns are:

• Faster motion has a greater value of speed.
• Faster motion means a distance is traveled in a shorter amount of time.