Harry says acceleration is how fast you go.
Carol says acceleration is how fast you get
fast. They look to you for confirmation.
Who is correct?
1. Neither is correct.
2. Harry is correct.
3. They are both correct in different as-
pects.
4. Carol is correct.
5. It cannot be determined by the informa-
tion given.
Carol is correct. I just had this problem on my online test.
The correct answer is 5. It cannot be determined by the information given. Both Harry and Carol have provided incomplete definitions of acceleration. Acceleration is actually a measure of how quickly an object's velocity changes over time, regardless of its speed. The definitions provided by Harry and Carol do not fully capture the concept of acceleration.
To determine who is correct, let's first understand what acceleration is. Acceleration is the rate at which an object's velocity changes over time. In other words, it refers to how quickly an object's speed or direction changes.
Now, let's analyze Harry's statement: "Acceleration is how fast you go." It is not entirely accurate. While acceleration does affect the object's speed, it is not solely about how fast the object is moving. Acceleration also involves changes in direction, so it's not only about speed.
Next, let's consider Carol's statement: "Acceleration is how fast you get fast." This statement captures the idea that acceleration involves the rate at which the speed increases. When an object is accelerating, its speed increases over time, which can be interpreted as "getting fast."
Based on this analysis, it can be concluded that both Harry and Carol have a partial understanding of acceleration. Option 3, "They are both correct in different aspects," is the most appropriate answer. Harry's statement focuses on the general concept of acceleration, while Carol's statement emphasizes the specific aspect of how speed increases during acceleration.
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