To accurately interpret the statements in relation to the graph of the object's motion, it's essential to consider the information typically provided in motion graphs (e.g., position vs. time or velocity vs. time).
Here’s a breakdown of what each statement implies:
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The object accelerates at an increasing rate. - This would be true if the graph shows a curve that gets steeper over time (like a quadratic function).
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The object starts at rest and then accelerates at a constant rate. - This is true if the graph shows a straight line with a constant slope, indicating constant acceleration.
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The object does not move. - This would be true if the graph is a horizontal line at a constant position over time.
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The object accelerates at an increasing rate followed by a decreasing rate. - This suggests a graph that shows initially increasing steepness followed by a deceleration in the steepness (like a parabolic curve).
Without access to the graph, I cannot definitively determine which statement is true. However, choose the statement that best corresponds to the shape and behavior of the graph in question. If it shows varying rates, consider the fourth option; if it shows straight-line motion, consider the second. If the graph indicates a flat line, go with the third. Please provide more details about the graph for a specific answer.