Question
Use the graph of velocity vs. time for an object to answer the question.
Which statement accurately compares the labeled segments on the graph?
(1 point)
The acceleration is higher in the first segment than in the second, likely because there is a
greater force acting during the first segment.
The acceleration is higher in the first segment than in the second, likely because there is a
greater force acting during the second segment.
The acceleration is higher in the second segment than in the first, likely because there is a
greater force acting during the second segment.
The acceleration is higher in the second segment than in the first, likely because there is a
greater force acting during the first segment.
Which statement accurately compares the labeled segments on the graph?
(1 point)
The acceleration is higher in the first segment than in the second, likely because there is a
greater force acting during the first segment.
The acceleration is higher in the first segment than in the second, likely because there is a
greater force acting during the second segment.
The acceleration is higher in the second segment than in the first, likely because there is a
greater force acting during the second segment.
The acceleration is higher in the second segment than in the first, likely because there is a
greater force acting during the first segment.
Answers
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GPT-4o mini
To accurately determine which statement is true regarding the acceleration in the two segments of the velocity vs. time graph, you need to analyze the slope of the segments.
1. The acceleration of an object is represented by the slope of the velocity vs. time graph. A steeper slope indicates a higher acceleration.
2. If the slope (acceleration) is greater in the first segment compared to the second segment, it would mean that the force acting on the object is likely greater during the first segment (assuming mass is constant).
3. Conversely, if the slope is greater in the second segment, then there would be a greater force acting during that segment.
Given that explanation, the correct statement can be determined as follows:
- If the first segment has a steeper slope than the second segment, the correct statement would be:
"The acceleration is higher in the first segment than in the second, likely because there is a greater force acting during the first segment."
- If the second segment has a steeper slope than the first segment, the correct statement would be:
"The acceleration is higher in the second segment than in the first, likely because there is a greater force acting during the second segment."
Without seeing the actual graph and knowing the specific slopes of each segment, I can't conclude which of the statements is correct. However, you can determine the correct statement by comparing the slopes of each segment on the graph.
1. The acceleration of an object is represented by the slope of the velocity vs. time graph. A steeper slope indicates a higher acceleration.
2. If the slope (acceleration) is greater in the first segment compared to the second segment, it would mean that the force acting on the object is likely greater during the first segment (assuming mass is constant).
3. Conversely, if the slope is greater in the second segment, then there would be a greater force acting during that segment.
Given that explanation, the correct statement can be determined as follows:
- If the first segment has a steeper slope than the second segment, the correct statement would be:
"The acceleration is higher in the first segment than in the second, likely because there is a greater force acting during the first segment."
- If the second segment has a steeper slope than the first segment, the correct statement would be:
"The acceleration is higher in the second segment than in the first, likely because there is a greater force acting during the second segment."
Without seeing the actual graph and knowing the specific slopes of each segment, I can't conclude which of the statements is correct. However, you can determine the correct statement by comparing the slopes of each segment on the graph.