Speed can be defined as which of the following?
A)Applied force
B)Acceleration
C)The acceleration of an object in a particular direction
D)The distance an object travels in a set amount of time

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Speed is defined as the distance an object travels in a set amount of time. Choice A is incorrect because applied force may or may not result in speed depending on other factors. Choice B is incorrect because acceleration is the rate at which speed changes over time, it is not necessarily the same thing as speed. Choice C is incorrect because it describes velocity, which includes both speed and direction.

Speed Can Be Defined as Which of the Following