Which statement is true regarding a distance vs. time graph?(1 point)

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The graph should show distance on the vertical axis.
The graph should show distance on the vertical axis.

The graph can include only straight line segments.
The graph can include only straight line segments.

The graph needs to start at the origin.
The graph needs to start at the origin.

The graph must have a horizontal segment.

Answer 1

The true statement regarding a distance vs. time graph is:

The graph should show distance on the vertical axis.

In a distance vs. time graph, distance is typically represented on the y-axis (vertical), while time is represented on the x-axis (horizontal). The other statements are not necessarily true.

• The graph can have both straight line segments and curves depending on the motion.
• The graph does not necessarily need to start at the origin; it can start from a point that represents an initial distance.
• A horizontal segment is not required, although it may be present if the object remains stationary for a period of time.