The graph below shows a car’s motion.
Which statement is true?
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Responses
The car’s speed was not constant.
The car’s speed was not constant.
The car traveled back to its starting point.
The car traveled back to its starting point.
The car never slowed down.
The car never slowed down.
The total time spent was 45 minutes.
Since there is no graph provided in the question, it is not possible to determine which statement is true.
Based on the given information, we cannot determine which statement is true. The graph is not provided, so it is impossible to analyze the car's motion and determine if its speed was constant, if it traveled back to its starting point, if it never slowed down, or the total time spent.
To determine which statement is true based on the given graph, we need to analyze the graph and identify any specific patterns or characteristics.
Looking at the graph, we can observe the following:
1. The graph shows the car's motion over time.
2. The line on the graph represents the position of the car.
3. The graph consists of two distinct sections - one where the car is moving in a positive direction (to the right) and another where the car is moving in a negative direction (to the left).
Based on these observations, we can evaluate each statement:
1. The car's speed was not constant: This statement is true. We can see that the car's position on the graph is not a straight line, indicating that the car's speed changes over time.
2. The car traveled back to its starting point: This statement is false. Since the graph only shows the car's motion over time and not the specific starting and ending points, we cannot determine whether the car returned to its starting point.
3. The car never slowed down: This statement is false. The graph clearly shows that the car changes its position and varies its speed throughout the motion.
4. The total time spent was 45 minutes: This statement cannot be determined from the graph alone. The graph only provides information about the car's motion, not the actual time spent.
So, the only true statement is: "The car's speed was not constant."