Velocity and Acceleration Quick Check

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

A velocity versus time line graph.

Which statement accurately compares the labeled segments on the graph?

(1 point)
Responses

The acceleration is higher in the first segment than in the second, likely because there is a greater force acting during the second segment.
The acceleration is higher in the first segment than in the second, likely because there is a greater force acting during the second segment.

The acceleration is higher in the first segment than in the second, likely because there is a greater force acting during the first segment.
The acceleration is higher in the first segment than in the second, likely because there is a greater force acting during the first segment.

The acceleration is higher in the second segment than in the first, likely because there is a greater force acting during the second segment.
The acceleration is higher in the second segment than in the first, likely because there is a greater force acting during the second segment.

The acceleration is higher in the second segment than in the first, likely because there is a greater force acting during the first segment.

Answer 1

The acceleration is higher in the second segment than in the first, likely because there is a greater force acting during the first segment.