Use the graph of the motion of an elevator to answer the question.

Question

A line graph shows the motion of an elevator as it goes up and down.

Which story matches the graph?

(1 point)
Responses

The elevator moves up, stays at ground level, then moves down at a slower rate.
The elevator moves up, stays at ground level, then moves down at a slower rate.

The elevator moves up, is stationary for a while, then moves down at a faster rate.
The elevator moves up, is stationary for a while, then moves down at a faster rate.

The elevator moves up, stays at ground level, then moves down at a faster rate.
The elevator moves up, stays at ground level, then moves down at a faster rate.

The elevator moves up, is stationary for a while, then moves down at a slower rate.
The elevator moves up, is stationary for a while, then moves down at a slower rate.
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Answer 1

To accurately determine which description matches the graph of the elevator's motion, we would need to analyze the actual shape and characteristics of the line graph. Unfortunately, without seeing the graph, I can’t give you a definitive answer.

However, I can help you understand how to interpret the graph:

1. Moving Up: If the line is sloping upwards, the elevator is moving up.
2. Stationary: If the line is horizontal, the elevator is at a constant position (stationary).
3. Moving Down: If the line is sloping downwards, the elevator is moving down.
4. Rate of Movement: The steepness of the slope indicates the speed of movement. A steeper slope means a faster movement, while a gentler slope means a slower movement.

Based on these points, you can match the behavior of the elevator to one of the options you've provided by looking for patterns of movement in the graph. If you can describe the graph's features (such as the presence of slopes and stationary periods), I'd be happy to help you deduce the correct answer!