Which of the following pieces of ticker tape shows that the object is speeding up its motion?(Note: Suppose that the left hand side of the ticker tape shows the initial point of the tape.)

Correct answer: B. Option B

  • A. Option A
  • B. Option B
  • C. Option C
  • D. Option D

Explanation

A ticker timer makes dots at regular intervals of time. If the dots are far apart, the object moved a long distance in that time (high speed). If they are close together, it moves a short distance (low speed).Since the note specifies that the left side is the starting point, we read the motion from left to right. According to this, Option B would be correct as the distance between the dots increases from left to right.

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