The graph shows the motion of a horse during the first portion of a race.



Which statement is true about the horse's motion?

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Responses

The horse maintained a constant velocity during this portion of the race.
The horse maintained a constant velocity during this portion of the race.

The horse increased its acceleration during this portion of the race.
The horse increased its acceleration during this portion of the race.

The horse maintained a constant acceleration during this portion of the race.
The horse maintained a constant acceleration during this portion of the race.

The horse decreased its velocity during this portion of the race.

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To determine which statement is true about the horse's motion, we would generally need to analyze the details presented in the graph, such as whether it's showing distance versus time or velocity versus time, and the shape of the graph. However, since I don't have access to the specific graph you're referring to, I can provide guidance on how to evaluate the statements based on common scenarios:

  1. Constant Velocity: If the graph indicates a straight, diagonal line in a distance vs. time graph, this would suggest constant velocity. If it is a flat line in a velocity vs. time graph, it means constant velocity as well.

  2. Increasing Acceleration: If the graph shows a curve that gets steeper over time in a distance vs. time graph or a line that slopes upwards more sharply in a velocity vs. time graph, it could indicate increasing acceleration.

  3. Constant Acceleration: If the graph is a parabola in a distance vs. time graph or a straight, diagonal line in a velocity vs. time graph, this would indicate constant acceleration.

  4. Decreasing Velocity: If the distance vs. time graph is leveling off or the velocity vs. time graph slopes downward, the horse is decreasing its velocity.

If you can describe what the graph visually represents (the type of graph, its shape, or key points), I can assist you more accurately in selecting the correct statement about the horse's motion.