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What scenario can be represented by the graph? (1 point) Responses A runner jumps over a barricade on a track, continues running for 10 seconds on a flat track, and then waits for their friend to catch up. A runner jumps over a barricade on a track, continues running for 10 seconds on a flat track, and then waits for their friend to catch up. A cyclist is traveling toward home at a constant rate, when they pass their house to go to the store. Then they head back home after a period of time. A cyclist is traveling toward home at a constant rate, when they pass their house to go to the store. Then they head back home after a period of time. A glider waits for a few seconds, then takes off from the side of mountain. It eventually lands after a period of time. A glider waits for a few seconds, then takes off from the side of mountain. It eventually lands after a period of time. A child slides down a water slide into a pool, swims at a constant rate to the edge of the pool, then exits the pool to grab their towel. A child slides down a water slide into a pool, swims at a constant rate to the edge of the pool, then exits the pool to grab their towel.
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To determine which scenario can be represented by a graph, we need to consider the key characteristics of each option, such as speed (constant or variable), time intervals, and any pauses in motion.
1. **Runner Scenario:** The runner jumps over a barricade (initial burst of speed), runs on a flat track (constant speed for 10 seconds), and then waits to catch up. This scenario includes a still time after running, making it plausible for a graph that shows varied motion.
2. **Cyclist Scenario:** The cyclist travels toward home at a constant rate, passes the house to go to the store, and eventually returns home. This would represent a scenario with a back-and-forth travel, potentially represented by a graph showing distance increasing and then decreasing over time.
3. **Glider Scenario:** The glider waits a few seconds (pause), then takes off (increasing speed) and eventually lands (decreasing speed towards the end). This could also represent a graph showing initial stillness, acceleration, and then deceleration until landing.
4. **Child on Water Slide:** The child slides down (initial speed), swims at a constant rate (flat line on the graph), and then exits (pause). This is also a scenario with varied movement that can be graphically represented.
Given these descriptions, the options that have clear segments on a graph showing varied motion would be the runner, cyclist, glider, and child scenarios.
However, if we are thinking in terms of distinct time frames of motion (pause, constant speed, etc.), the glider or child scenarios may best fit a graph with variations in speed and periods of stillness.
Ultimately, the **most representative scenario** for varied graphs would likely be the **glider**, as it shows all necessary phases: waiting, ascent, and descent. Therefore, the glider scenario is ideal for representing changes on a graph.
1. **Runner Scenario:** The runner jumps over a barricade (initial burst of speed), runs on a flat track (constant speed for 10 seconds), and then waits to catch up. This scenario includes a still time after running, making it plausible for a graph that shows varied motion.
2. **Cyclist Scenario:** The cyclist travels toward home at a constant rate, passes the house to go to the store, and eventually returns home. This would represent a scenario with a back-and-forth travel, potentially represented by a graph showing distance increasing and then decreasing over time.
3. **Glider Scenario:** The glider waits a few seconds (pause), then takes off (increasing speed) and eventually lands (decreasing speed towards the end). This could also represent a graph showing initial stillness, acceleration, and then deceleration until landing.
4. **Child on Water Slide:** The child slides down (initial speed), swims at a constant rate (flat line on the graph), and then exits (pause). This is also a scenario with varied movement that can be graphically represented.
Given these descriptions, the options that have clear segments on a graph showing varied motion would be the runner, cyclist, glider, and child scenarios.
However, if we are thinking in terms of distinct time frames of motion (pause, constant speed, etc.), the glider or child scenarios may best fit a graph with variations in speed and periods of stillness.
Ultimately, the **most representative scenario** for varied graphs would likely be the **glider**, as it shows all necessary phases: waiting, ascent, and descent. Therefore, the glider scenario is ideal for representing changes on a graph.