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The graph below shows a cyclist’s velocity over a period of time. 1358540Describe the cyclist’s acceleration.(1 point)ResponsesThe acceleration of the cyclist is constant and non-zeroThe acceleration of the cyclist is constant and non-zeroThe acceleration of cyclist is going downThe acceleration of cyclist is going downThe acceleration of the cyclist is going upThe acceleration of the cyclist is going upThe acceleration of the cyclist is constant and zeroThe acceleration of the cyclist is constant and zeroSkip to navigation

Answer 1

To accurately describe the cyclist's acceleration based on the graph of their velocity over time, we need to analyze how the velocity changes.

1. If the velocity is increasing at a constant rate, the acceleration is constant and non-zero.
2. If the velocity is decreasing at a constant rate, the acceleration is constant and non-zero, but negative.
3. If the velocity is constant (horizontal line), the acceleration is constant and zero.
4. If the velocity is fluctuating up and down, the acceleration is not constant.

As I do not have the graph to analyze directly, please refer to these descriptions:

• If the graph shows a line inclined upwards, select "The acceleration of the cyclist is constant and non-zero."
• If the graph shows a line inclined downwards, select "The acceleration of the cyclist is going down."
• If the line is horizontal, select "The acceleration of the cyclist is constant and zero."

Using this information, choose the response that best describes the graph you have.