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In each of three trials of an investigation, a single force is applied to a mobile. Each time, the mobile acquires a different acceleration. The table shows the relationship between the acceleration and the acting force.

 

Force (N)

Acceleration (m/s2)

1.2

4.8

0.7

2.8

1.6

6.4

Which phrase best describes a graph that would represent the relationship shown in the table?(1 point)

Responses

a downward-sloping line drawn on a graph with acceleration shown on the x-axis and force shown on the y-axis

a downward-sloping line drawn on a graph with acceleration shown on the x -axis and force shown on the y -axis

a downward-sloping line drawn on a graph with acceleration shown on the y-axis and force shown on the x-axis

a downward-sloping line drawn on a graph with acceleration shown on the y -axis and force shown on the x -axis

an upward-sloping line drawn on a graph with acceleration shown on the x-axis and force shown on the y-axis

an upward-sloping line drawn on a graph with acceleration shown on the x -axis and force shown on the y -axis

an upward-sloping line drawn on a graph with acceleration shown on the y-axis and force shown on the x-axis

an upward-sloping line drawn on a graph with acceleration shown on the y -axis and force shown on the x -axis

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To determine the appropriate description of the graph based on the relationship between force and acceleration given in the table, we can analyze the data:

  • When the force is 1.2 N, the acceleration is 4.8 m/s².
  • When the force is 0.7 N, the acceleration is 2.8 m/s².
  • When the force is 1.6 N, the acceleration is 6.4 m/s².

From this data, we observe that as force increases, acceleration also increases. This indicates a direct relationship between acceleration and force.

In a graph with acceleration on the y-axis and force on the x-axis, we would expect to see an upward-sloping line, since both acceleration and force increase together.

Therefore, the correct phrase that best describes the graph is:

an upward-sloping line drawn on a graph with acceleration shown on the y-axis and force shown on the x-axis.