John shot a toy rocket into the air. Consider the graph which shows the relationship between the height of the rocket from ground level and the time elapsed.

Question

Which statement best interprets information provided by the graph?
A.
The height of the rocket decreases for some time and then increases for some time.
B.
The height of the rocket remains constant for some time.
C.
The height of the rocket increases for some time and then decreases for some time.
D.
The height of the rocket changes at a constant rate for the entire time.

Answer 1

The best statement that interprets the information provided by the graph of the height of the rocket over time is:

C. The height of the rocket increases for some time and then decreases for some time.

This statement accurately describes the typical trajectory of a toy rocket, where it ascends to a peak height and then descends back down.