Which Object Has the Greater Instantaneous Velocity?

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Object A maintains a constant velocity of 4 m/s throughout the 5 seconds, while Object B starts at 8 m/s and decreases to 0 m/s by the end of the interval. At 5 seconds, Object A's instantaneous velocity is still 4 m/s. In contrast, Object B's instantaneous velocity at 5 seconds is 0 m/s. Therefore, Object A has the greater instantaneous velocity at that time. The discussion clarifies the concept of instantaneous velocity in relation to the specified time.
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A velocity time graph starts from 0-5 s , object A has constant velocity of 4 m/s. Object B has an initial velocity of 8 m/s and constantly decreases and reaches 0 m/s at 5 s. so i need to know what is the instantaneous velocity. Also, which of the object's instantaneous velocity is greater. sorry if this is confusing.
 
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Instantaneous velocity occurs at some specific time. What time are you being asked about?
 
it asks at time 5 which instantaneous velocity is greater
 
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xPiiNK said:
A velocity time graph starts from 0-5 s , object A has constant velocity of 4 m/s. Object B has an initial velocity of 8 m/s and constantly decreases and reaches 0 m/s at 5 s. so i need to know what is the instantaneous velocity. Also, which of the object's instantaneous velocity is greater. sorry if this is confusing.

xPiiNK said:
it asks at time 5 which instantaneous velocity is greater

Okay, then what is the velocity of A at 5 s?
 

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