The graph below represents the relationship between the distance traveled and the time elapsed for an object in motion. Which of the following can be inferred from the graph? a The object moves at a constant speed. b The object has a negative acceleration. c The object is experiencing acceleration. d The object is moving along a curved path.
As there is no graph provided in your query, I am unable to directly infer any of the statements you have given. However, I can guide you on how to interpret such a graph:
- If the graph of distance vs. time is a straight line with a positive slope, then the object moves at a constant speed (option a).
- If the graph shows a curve that is getting flatter over time (i.e., the slope is decreasing), then the object has a negative acceleration (option b).
- If the graph is a curve that is getting steeper over time (i.e., the slope is increasing), then the object is experiencing acceleration (option c).
- The graph itself wouldn't show whether the object is moving along a curved path unless it's a graph of position in space, i.e., a graph that shows the actual trajectory of the object (option d). A distance vs. time graph alone does not provide this information.
Without the actual graph, it's important to match the description of the graph with the correct interpretation provided above.