Question

Speed, unlike acceleration or velocity, does NOT specify _______.(1 point)

Responses

Time
Time

Direction
Direction

Mass
Mass

Distance

Answer 1

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Time

Answer 2

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Direction

Answer 3

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To determine the correct answer to this question, we need to understand the concept of speed. Speed is a measure of how quickly an object is moving, and it is calculated by dividing the distance traveled by the time taken. It is a scalar quantity, meaning it only has magnitude and no direction.

Looking at the given options, we can eliminate "time" because speed does depend on time. Since speed is a measure of how quickly an object is moving, it requires both distance and time to be defined. So, we will exclude "Time" as the correct answer.

Now let's consider the remaining options. Speed does not depend on "direction" either. Direction is a characteristic of velocity, which is a vector quantity that includes both speed and direction. However, speed alone does not specify the direction of motion, as it is concerned only with the magnitude or numerical value of the rate of motion. Therefore, we will exclude "Direction" as the correct answer.

Finally, we are left with "mass" and "distance." It is important to note that neither "mass" nor "distance" is directly related to speed. However, speed can be influenced by both of these quantities indirectly. For instance, a heavier object may require more force to achieve a certain speed, and the distance traveled can affect the average speed of an object.

Considering all the explanations above, the correct answer to the question is:

Speed, unlike acceleration or velocity, does NOT specify "Direction."