Analyze choice A: Use the equation of motion vf=vi+at to calculate the change in velocity after 2 seconds. If the initial velocity vi is unknown, we can't confirm the change is exactly 4 m/s without additional information
b
Analyze choice B: The statement is incorrect because the final velocity after any given second is not necessarily twice the initial velocity; it depends on the initial velocity and the time elapsed
c
Analyze choice C: This statement could be true if the initial velocity is greater than the final velocity by 2 m/s, but it is not a direct consequence of the acceleration being 2 m/s²
d
Analyze choice D: Since the acceleration is constant at 2 m/s², the change in velocity every second is 2 m/s. This means that at any time after the motion has started, the instantaneous velocity at time t is 2 m/s greater than at time t−1. This statement is correct
D
Key Concept
Equations of Motion (Constant Acceleration):
The equation vf=vi+at relates the final velocity vf to the initial velocity vi, acceleration a, and time t. For constant acceleration, the change in velocity is directly proportional to time.
Explanation
Choice D is correct because it accurately describes the effect of a constant acceleration on the velocity of an object. With an acceleration of 2 m/s², the velocity increases by 2 m/s every second, regardless of the initial velocity.