The graph shows the x-velocity vs. time for an cart moving along a straight track. Which statement is true about the graph of the x-acceleration during this time? -2 -4 2 4 6 8 10 time (sec) O A graph of a, vs. t would be a horizontal line with a, > 0. A graph of a, vs. t would be a straight line trending downwards (i.e., a straight line with a negative slope). O A graph of ax vs t would be a flat line with ax > 0 for t < 4s and then a flat line with a, < O for t > 4s. O A graph of a, vs. t would be a horizontal line with a, < 0. O A graph of a, vs t would be a flat line with a, < O for t < 4s and then a flat line with a, > 0 for t > 4s. O A graph of a, vs t would be a curved line with the minimum value of a, at t = 4s. O A graph of a, vs t would be a curved line with the maximum value of a, at t = 4s. O A graph of a, vs. t would be a straight line trending upwards (i.e., a straight line with a positive slope). (s/u) *A

The graph shows the x-velocity vs. time for an cart moving along a straight track. Which statement is true about the graph of the x-acceleration during this time? -2 -4 2 4 6 8 10 time (sec) O A graph of a, vs. t would be a horizontal line with a, > 0. A graph of a, vs. t would be a straight line trending downwards (i.e., a straight line with a negative slope). O A graph of ax vs t would be a flat line with ax > 0 for t < 4s and then a flat line with a, < O for t > 4s. O A graph of a, vs. t would be a horizontal line with a, < 0. O A graph of a, vs t would be a flat line with a, < O for t < 4s and then a flat line with a, > 0 for t > 4s. O A graph of a, vs t would be a curved line with the minimum value of a, at t = 4s. O A graph of a, vs t would be a curved line with the maximum value of a, at t = 4s. O A graph of a, vs. t would be a straight line trending upwards (i.e., a straight line with a positive slope). (s/u) *A

Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics

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Chapter2: Motion In One Dimension

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