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Question
The correct symbol to represent the speed of an object is ______.
Options
5 m/s
5 mp
5 m/s−1
5 s/m
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Solution
The correct symbol to represent the speed of an object is 5 m/s.
Explanation:
The symbol m/s (meters per second) is the correct unit for speed or velocity. Speed is measured as the distance traveled per unit of time, and m/s represents the number of meters an object travels in one second.
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