Question

The graph below depicts an object’s distance traveled over several intervals of time.





Which option correctly lists the motion of the object for each time interval?

(1 point)
Responses

interval AB → constant speed

interval BC → acceleration

interval CD → constant speed

interval DE → no motion



interval AB → constant speed interval BC → acceleration interval CD → constant speed interval DE → no motion

interval AB → no motion

interval BC → decreasing speed

interval CD → constant speed

interval DE → acceleration



interval AB → no motion interval BC → decreasing speed interval CD → constant speed interval DE → acceleration

interval AB → constant speed

interval BC → decreasing speed

interval CD → constant speed

interval DE → increasing speed



interval AB → constant speed interval BC → decreasing speed interval CD → constant speed interval DE → increasing speed

interval AB → no motion

interval BC → constant speed

interval CD → no motion

interval DE → acceleration

Answer 1

To accurately assess the object's motion across the different intervals (AB, BC, CD, DE) based on the provided description, we need to analyze the graph thoroughly. However, since I don't have visuals available, I'll guide you on how to interpret it.

- **Interval AB**: If the distance is increasing steadily and linearly, it’s moving at a **constant speed**. If there's no change in distance, it indicates **no motion**.

- **Interval BC**: If the distance increases but the slope of the line is getting steeper, the object is moving with **acceleration**. If it’s becoming less steep, it’s **decreasing speed**.

- **Interval CD**: If the distance remains constant (a horizontal line), the object is at **no motion**. If the distance increases steadily, it’s **constant speed**.

- **Interval DE**: If the line is curving upwards, with the distance increasing at an accelerating rate, it indicates **acceleration**. If the distance decreases, then it’s **decreasing speed**. If it remains constant, again, it’s **no motion**.

Based on typical graph interpretations, you could evaluate which option correctly matches the conditions of each interval. Please choose the response that aligns best with these assessments based on your observations of the graph.