Question

the models show the speeds of two ants leaving a picnic. which ant goes faster?

step 1
make a prediction.
the ant with the watermelon travels at a faster speed than the ant with the leaf.

step 2
find the speed of the first object.
the ant carrying the leaf travels at a speed of inches per second.

Explanation:

Identify the distance traveled by the leaf ant

$$ d = 0.5\text{ in.} $$

Identify the time elapsed

$$ t = 1.0\text{ s} $$

Calculate the speed of the leaf ant

$$ \text{Speed} = \frac{d}{t} = \frac{0.5\text{ in.}}{1.0\text{ s}} = 0.5\text{ in./s} $$

Answer:

The ant carrying the leaf travels at a speed of <blank>0.5</blank> inches per second.