Question
The graph shows the motion of a horse during the first portion of a race. Which statement describes the results of the graph.
a
The horse maintained a constant acceleration during this portion of the race.
b
The horse maintained a constant velocity during this portion of the race.
c
The horse increased its acceleration during this portion of the race.
d
The horse decreased its velocity during this portion of the race.
a
The horse maintained a constant acceleration during this portion of the race.
b
The horse maintained a constant velocity during this portion of the race.
c
The horse increased its acceleration during this portion of the race.
d
The horse decreased its velocity during this portion of the race.
Answers
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To accurately interpret the results of the graph regarding the horse's motion, we need to analyze the shape of the graph. Since I can't see the graph, I can provide guidance on how to determine the correct answer based on its characteristics:
- If the graph is a straight line with a positive slope (distance vs. time), it indicates constant velocity. Therefore, option (b) is correct.
- If the graph is a curve that gets steeper over time (distance vs. time), it indicates that the horse is increasing its velocity (i.e., accelerating). Therefore, option (c) is correct.
- If the graph is a curve that flattens over time, it indicates that the horse is decreasing its velocity (i.e., decelerating). Therefore, option (d) is correct.
- If the graph indicates a consistent increase in velocity that's linear, it refers to constant acceleration (which typically isn't likely to be shown in a basic distance vs. time graph), thus option (a) could be correct depending on the specifics.
Based on the features of the graph you have, select the statement that most accurately reflects the motion of the horse. If you can describe the graph or its key features, I can provide more specific guidance.
- If the graph is a straight line with a positive slope (distance vs. time), it indicates constant velocity. Therefore, option (b) is correct.
- If the graph is a curve that gets steeper over time (distance vs. time), it indicates that the horse is increasing its velocity (i.e., accelerating). Therefore, option (c) is correct.
- If the graph is a curve that flattens over time, it indicates that the horse is decreasing its velocity (i.e., decelerating). Therefore, option (d) is correct.
- If the graph indicates a consistent increase in velocity that's linear, it refers to constant acceleration (which typically isn't likely to be shown in a basic distance vs. time graph), thus option (a) could be correct depending on the specifics.
Based on the features of the graph you have, select the statement that most accurately reflects the motion of the horse. If you can describe the graph or its key features, I can provide more specific guidance.