Use the graph of an object’s velocity over time 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.

Which two values would likely be equal for the object during the times marked by segments B and E?

(1 point)
Responses

mass
mass

velocity
velocity

acceleration
acceleration

net force

Answer 1

In segments B and E of a velocity versus time graph, the two values that would likely be equal for the object are:

mass

This is because the mass of an object remains constant regardless of its motion, while velocity and acceleration can change depending on the object's motion during those time intervals (segment B has a negative acceleration and segment E, being parallel to the time axis, indicates zero acceleration). The net force would also differ in these segments. Thus, the correct response is:

mass