The given distance-time graph shows the motion of cars A, B, C and D. From the graph find out the car moving with maximum speed.

Car A

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Car B

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Car C

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Car D

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Solution

The correct option is A Car A
As we know, speed is the distance travelled per unit time.
Here, the distance travelled by all the cars is equal.
Also, car A covers the same distance as others, but in the least amount of time.
So, car A is moving with maximum speed.

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