Which of the following best describes the difference between speed and acceleration?

A.

Speed is the distance an object travels within a specific unit of time, whereas acceleration is the rate at which the speed or direction of an object is changing.

B.

Acceleration is the distance an object travels within a specific unit of time, whereas speed is the rate at which the acceleration or direction of an object is changing.

C.

Speed is the distance an object travels within a specific unit of time, whereas acceleration is a measure of the force necessary to change the speed of an object.

D.

Acceleration is the distance an object travels within a specific unit of time

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Judah

4 September, 01:30

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Marshall Haas · Answer 1

'A' is a good true statement.

'B', 'C', and 'D'; are just plain false.