Use the graph of velocity vs. time for an object to answer the question.

Question

An illustration shows the velocity versus time graph. The vertical axis of the graph is labeled negative at the bottom and positive at the top. A line parallel to the horizontal axis from a point on the vertical axis near the top is labeled, A. The line then slopes downward passing through the horizontal axis at point C. The part of above C is labeled B and the part below C is labeled D. The line then becomes parallel the horizontal axis. This part of the graph is labeled, E.

During which of the labeled time segments is the object moving forward but slowing down?

(1 point)
Responses

A
A

B
B

C
C

D

Answer 1

To determine during which of the labeled time segments the object is moving forward but slowing down, we need to understand the velocity versus time graph.

1. Moving Forward: This means the velocity is positive (above the horizontal axis).
2. Slowing Down: This means the velocity is decreasing over time.

Now, let's analyze the labeled segments:

• Segment A: The velocity is positive and decreasing (the line is sloping downwards), so the object is moving forward but slowing down.
• Segment B: The velocity is positive, but it appears to be constant (the line is parallel to the horizontal axis), so the object is moving forward but not slowing down.
• Segment C: The velocity drops to zero (the line crosses the horizontal axis), so the object is not moving forward.
• Segment D: The velocity is negative, meaning the object is moving in the opposite direction, hence not moving forward.

Based on this analysis, the correct answer is:

A