Which object is moving to the right with a constant speed?

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The discussion centers on identifying which object is moving to the right with a constant speed, referencing Newton's First Law of Motion. Participants debate the interpretations of options A, B, C, and D, concluding that only option D exhibits constant rightward motion. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding Newton's laws, particularly that an object in motion remains in motion unless acted upon by an external force. Misinterpretations of the question's wording lead to confusion among participants.

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  • #31
@jbriggs444, the Latin word for 'net' is 'rete'.
 
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  • #32
sysprog said:
@jbriggs444, the Latin word for 'net' is 'rete'.
I think that's the other kind of net as in fishing net or internet.
 
  • #33
kuruman said:
I think that's the other kind of net as in fishing net or internet.
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  • #34
kuruman said:
I think that's the other kind of net as in fishing net or internet.
Yes, it is; however, 'rete' in Latin also has the general 'retained in the balance after reckoning' meaning, by analogy with its extensional 'that which is netted in a net' meaning, just as 'net' has in English'.
 

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