An object is moving east at 15 m/s and another object Is moving south at 15 m/s. Which of the following statements describes the motion of both objects? A They have the same velocity and the same speed. B They have the same velocity but different speeds. They have different velocities but the same speed. D They have different velocities and different speeds. E None of the above

An object is moving east at 15 m/s and another object Is moving south at 15 m/s. Which of the following statements describes the motion of both objects? A They have the same velocity and the same speed. B They have the same velocity but different speeds. They have different velocities but the same speed. D They have different velocities and different speeds. E None of the above

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

1st Edition

ISBN:9781133939146

Author:Katz, Debora M.

Publisher:Katz, Debora M.

Chapter2: One Dimensional Motion

Section: Chapter Questions

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