To determine which statement is true based on the graph of the car's motion, let's evaluate each option:
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The car never slowed down. - If the graph shows any segments where the slope decreases (the graph becomes less steep), then the car slowed down at those points.
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The car traveled back to its starting point. - If the graph returns to the y-axis (starting position on the time-axis) after moving away from it, then this statement would be true. Otherwise, if it ends at a point other than the start, this statement is false.
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The car’s speed was not constant. - If the graph has varying slopes (some steeper, some less steep), this indicates that the speed was changing, thus making this statement likely true.
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The total time spent was 45 minutes. - If the x-axis of the graph is labeled and shows a total time of 45 minutes, then this statement would be true. If the x-axis shows a different total time, then this would be false.
Without seeing the specific graph, the most likely true statement, based on common motion graphs, typically would be that the car’s speed was not constant if there are variations in the slope.
If you can provide more information or describe the graph, I can help further in selecting the correct answer.
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