To accurately describe the cyclist's acceleration based on the velocity graph you mentioned, it would be essential to have details about the graph itself, such as whether the cyclist's velocity is constant, increasing, or decreasing over the given time period.
However, I can provide general guidance on how to interpret a velocity graph in relation to acceleration:
- If the velocity remains constant over time, the acceleration is constant and zero.
- If the velocity increases steadily over time, the acceleration is constant and non-zero.
- If the velocity decreases steadily over time, the acceleration is also constant and non-zero but in the negative direction (deceleration).
- If the velocity increases or decreases in a varying manner, then the acceleration is not constant (it could be increasing or decreasing).
Based on the possible responses you provided without seeing the graph, if the velocity is increasing, the likely correct choice is "The acceleration of the cyclist is constant and non-zero." If the velocity is constant, then the answer is "The acceleration of the cyclist is constant and zero." If the velocity is decreasing, the appropriate choice would be "The acceleration of the cyclist is going down."
Please review the graph and match it to these interpretations to choose the correct response.
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