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OpenStudy (bellezabrilla):

Which car traveled at the greatest average speed ? (image below)

OpenStudy (bellezabrilla):

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OpenStudy (bellezabrilla):

I think it's car C can someone tell me if I'm accurate or not ?

OpenStudy (ltrout):

Which car went the most distance in the shortest time? You would have to measure the slope to be accurate, but it's between A & C. My guess is C.

OpenStudy (faiqraees):

Car A

OpenStudy (faiqraees):

since the gradient of its line is the most steepest (i.e. most distance covered in less time)

OpenStudy (mrnood):

Speed is the SLOPE of the line in a time/distance graph all lines are straight so the line with the steepest slope is the highest speed

OpenStudy (ltrout):

@FaiqRaees That's correct, but C went twice as far in a little more time. He would would have to measure the slope correct?

OpenStudy (faiqraees):

yeah but they are asking greatest average speed. It sure has taken greater distance but also spent more time.

OpenStudy (mrnood):

BUT The question is a little ambiguous - Not all the cars started moving at t=0 so if you take the average from t=0 the answer may be different

OpenStudy (faiqraees):

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