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A velocity of -24.0 m/s has what speed?
A0 m/s
B24.0 m/s
C48.0 m/s
D-24.0 m/s
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. 24.0 m/s
Speed is the magnitude of velocity, so the minus sign, which only gives direction, is dropped.
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