The graph shows a bicycle rider's motion during the first portion of a race.
What conclusion can be drawn about the rider's motion in the provided graph?
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Responses
The rider slowed down during the time period between 15 and 20 seconds.
The rider slowed down during the time period between 15 and 20 seconds.
The rider rode downhill during the time period between 15 and 20 seconds.
The rider rode downhill during the time period between 15 and 20 seconds.
The rider did not move during the time period between 10 and 15 seconds
The rider did not move during the time period between 10 and 15 seconds
The rider maintained a constant speed during the time period between 0 and 20 seconds.
Based on the graph, the conclusion that can be drawn about the rider's motion is that the rider maintained a constant speed during the time period between 0 and 20 seconds.
The correct conclusion that can be drawn from the graph is:
The rider maintained a constant speed during the time period between 0 and 20 seconds.
To determine the conclusion about the rider's motion in the provided graph, we need to analyze the graph. Here are the steps to follow:
1. Look at the graph axes: Check the labels on the x-axis and y-axis. The x-axis represents time, and the y-axis represents the rider's motion.
2. Examine the line on the graph: Observe the shape of the line. Is it increasing, decreasing, or staying constant? Is it steep or flat?
3. Identify the time periods: Locate the relevant time periods mentioned in the answer choices. In this case, we are interested in the time period between 15 and 20 seconds.
4. Analyze the line's slope: Determine how the line changes during the time period mentioned. Is it becoming steeper, flatter, or does it remain the same?
Using the information given in the answer choices and the steps above, we can conclude that:
The rider slowed down during the time period between 15 and 20 seconds.
Explanation: By observing the line on the graph for that particular time period, if the line becomes less steep or flatter compared to earlier or later time periods, it indicates a decrease in speed or the rider slowing down.