Question

The graph below shows a cyclist’s velocity over a period of time.


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Describe the cyclist’s acceleration.

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Responses

The acceleration of cyclist is going down
The acceleration of cyclist is going down

The acceleration of the cyclist is constant and non-zero
The acceleration of the cyclist is constant and non-zero

The acceleration of the cyclist is constant and zero
The acceleration of the cyclist is constant and zero

The acceleration of the cyclist is going up
The acceleration of the cyclist is going up

Answer 1

To accurately describe the cyclist's acceleration, I would need to see the graph you referenced. However, I can help you interpret it based on general principles of velocity and acceleration.

- If the velocity is increasing (the graph is sloping upward), the acceleration is positive.
- If the velocity is decreasing (the graph is sloping downward), the acceleration is negative (deceleration).
- If the velocity remains constant (the graph is a horizontal line), the acceleration is zero.

Based on these principles, you can choose the appropriate response:
- If the line is going down, select: **The acceleration of the cyclist is going down.**
- If the line is a straight upward slope, select: **The acceleration of the cyclist is constant and non-zero.**
- If the line is horizontal, select: **The acceleration of the cyclist is constant and zero.**
- If the line is steepening upward, select: **The acceleration of the cyclist is going up.**

Please analyze the graph based on these points to select the correct statement about the cyclist's acceleration.