At one instant a heavy object in air is moving upward at 50 meters per second. One second later its speed is approximately Physics At one instant a heavy object in air is moving upward at 50 meters per second. One second later its speed is approximately A) 40 m/s. B) 50 m/s. C) 55 m/s. D) 60 m/s. Answer: A Learn More : Share this Share on FacebookTweet on TwitterPlus on Google+