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Use the graph of an object’s velocity over time to answer the 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?

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Responses

net force
net force

velocity
velocity

acceleration
acceleration

mass

1 answer

To determine which two values would likely be equal for the object during the times marked by segments B and E on the velocity versus time graph, we need to analyze the characteristics of each segment.

  • Segment B is above the horizontal axis, indicating that the object is moving in the positive velocity direction and likely experiencing positive acceleration (since the line is sloping downwards leading to segment C).
  • Segment E is parallel to the horizontal axis, meaning the object's velocity is constant (at a specific positive value) and its acceleration is zero.

Given these observations:

  1. Net Force: The net force during segment B is likely positive (because of the positive acceleration), while during segment E it is zero (because there's no acceleration). So these would not be equal.
  2. Velocity: The velocity during segment B is positive and changing, while during segment E it is constant (though still positive). They may not be equal.
  3. Acceleration: Segment B has a negative acceleration (decelerating as it moves to C), and segment E has zero acceleration. So these would not be equal.
  4. Mass: The mass of the object does not change regardless of the motion; however, mass is not something that would normally be compared over time intervals in the context of the graph.

Therefore, none of the values would directly be equal at these segments based on their definitions. However, the only clear constant property throughout could be considered mass, as it remains unchanged regardless of motion.

Given these options and the context of motion, the most appropriate answer for the segments could actually be "mass," although this was not listed as a typical comparison in the question.

If you meant to link segments in terms of behavior (in relation) with the choices provided, then you could interpret it in a different perspective. However, the most suitable choice in line with analysis between the behavior of force, acceleration and velocity is usually equalizing mass since it would not change relative to segments B and E.

Since there is a lack of clear options leading to equatorial understanding in terms of transitions based on movement properties, mass would be the most constant measure derived from the object throughout movements described in segments B and E.