James went sailing with his friends. He spotted a dolphin at a distance. Which of the graphs shown could represent the dolphin's jump?

W.
X.

Y.
Z.
A.
Graph W
B.
Graph Y
C.
Graph Z
D.
Graph X

1 answer

To determine which graph represents the dolphin's jump, we need to consider the characteristics of a dolphin jumping out of the water. Typically, a dolphin's jump would show a smooth curve that initially rises, reaches a peak (the highest point of the jump), and then descends back into the water.

Without seeing the graphs, I can't provide specific answers. However, you would want to look for a graph that demonstrates this kind of parabola-like shape.

  1. Rising action when the dolphin leaves the water (ascending part of the graph).
  2. Peak point where the dolphin is at the highest point (the vertex of the graph).
  3. Falling action as the dolphin comes back down into the water (descending part of the graph).

Inspect each graph closely and select the one that best illustrates this smooth upward and downward motion, resembling a jump.

If you provide a description of the graphs W, X, Y, and Z, I could help further identify the correct one!