The graph below shows a car’s motion.




Which statement is true?

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Responses

The car traveled back to its starting point.
The car traveled back to its starting point.

The car never slowed down.
The car never slowed down.

The car’s speed was not constant.
The car’s speed was not constant.

The total time spent was 45 minutes.

1 answer

Without seeing the actual graph you are referencing, I can still provide some guidance on how to interpret it based on typical motion graphs.

  1. The car traveled back to its starting point.: This can be determined from the graph if it plots the car’s position over time. If the graph returns to the same position on the y-axis (position) at the end of the time on the x-axis, this statement is true.

  2. The car never slowed down.: If the graph is a straight line (indicating constant speed) or if it consistently rises without a decrease in slope, this statement could be true. If there's any curvature or horizontal sections in the graph, the car would have slowed down at some point.

  3. The car’s speed was not constant.: If the graph is not a straight line throughout and shows changes in the slope (indicating acceleration or deceleration), this statement is true.

  4. The total time spent was 45 minutes.: This can be determined based on the x-axis of the graph. If it extends to 45 minutes, this statement is true.

Based on these interpretations, you would need to analyze the graph to determine which of these statements are correct. If you can provide specific details about the graph (like the shape and scale), I could give you a more precise answer.