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Use the graph of velocity vs. time for an object to answer the question.





Which statement fairly compares segment 2 and segment 3?

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Segments 2 and 3 have equal periods of time and the force acting in each segment is the same during each period of time.
Segments 2 and 3 have equal periods of time and the force acting in each segment is the same during each period of time.

Segments 2 and 3 have different periods of time, but the force acting in each segment is the same during each period of time.
Segments 2 and 3 have different periods of time, but the force acting in each segment is the same during each period of time.

Segments 2 and 3 have different periods of time and the force during segment 2 is different than the force during segment 3.
Segments 2 and 3 have different periods of time and the force during segment 2 is different than the force during segment 3.

Segments 2 and 3 have equal periods of time but the force during s

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To evaluate the comparison between segment 2 and segment 3 from a velocity vs. time graph, we follow these guidelines:

  1. Period of Time: Look at the length of time each segment occupies on the time axis. If they cover the same length of time, they have equal periods; if not, they have different periods.

  2. Force: The force acting on the object can be inferred through the acceleration (which can be derived from the slope of the velocity vs. time graph). If a segment has a positive slope, it indicates an acceleration with a specific force. A flat segment (horizontal line) indicates no acceleration (and thus zero net force), while a downward slope indicates deceleration (and a possible different force).

Given these criteria, the choice that fairly compares segments 2 and 3 will depend directly on the characteristics observed in the graph.

Without the actual graph to analyze:

  • If the segments have the same length (period) on the time axis but display different slopes (which indicates different forces), then the correct statement would be the one that concludes that the force is different.
  • If the periods are different but the slopes (forces) are the same, we would select a different option.

Since you didn't provide the specific details of segments 2 and 3, I can't definitively state which choice is correct. However, you can use this analysis to identify the correct comparison based on what you observe in the graph.