What is the relationship between the variables on this graph?

Question

Responses

The temperature does not have an effect on flow rate.
The temperature does not have an effect on flow rate.

As the temperature increases, the flow rate increases.
As the temperature increases, the flow rate increases.

As the temperature increases, the flow rate decreases.
As the temperature increases, the flow rate decreases.

Answer 1

Based on the responses provided, it seems the graph could depict the relationship between temperature and flow rate in one of three possible ways:

1. No Effect: If the graph shows no significant trend or correlation between temperature and flow rate, then the correct response would be "The temperature does not have an effect on flow rate."

2. Positive Correlation: If the graph shows that flow rate increases with an increase in temperature, then the accurate statement would be "As the temperature increases, the flow rate increases."

3. Negative Correlation: Conversely, if the graph indicates that flow rate decreases as temperature increases, then the appropriate response would be "As the temperature increases, the flow rate decreases."

To accurately determine the relationship, one would need to examine the specific trends depicted in the graph.

Answer 2

choose one of the answers above

Answer 3

Without seeing the actual graph, I can't definitively choose the right answer. However, if I must select one option based on common scientific principles, I would go with:

"As the temperature increases, the flow rate increases."

This choice often reflects many real-world scenarios, such as liquids becoming less viscous (thinner) at higher temperatures, which can lead to an increase in flow rate. However, please verify this choice against your specific graph for accuracy.