Question

A slug travels 3 centimeters in 3 seconds. A snail travels 6 centimeters in 6 seconds Both travel at constant speeds. Mai says, "The snail was traveling faster because it went a greater distance." Do you agree with Mai? Explain or show your reasoning.

Answer 1

Answer:

No I dont agree with Mai. As both the slug and snail are moving with constant speed.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given that:

A slug travels 3 centimeters in 3 seconds.

Speed of slug = distance/ time = 3/3 = 1 cms^-1

A slug travels 3 centimeters in 3 seconds.

Speed of snail = distance/ time = 6/6 = 1 cms^-1

Hence both have constant speeds only the time span for snail is increased which gives more distance it doesn't means that it had covered more distance.

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