Question

use the graph below to answer the question: which of the following best describes the acceleration of the cyclist? a decreasing b zero and constant c constant but non - zero d increasing

Explanation:

Step1: Recall acceleration - time graph concept

On an acceleration - time graph, if the graph is a horizontal line above the time - axis, acceleration is constant and non - zero. If it is on the time - axis, acceleration is zero. If it is a sloping line, acceleration is changing.

Step2: Analyze the given graph

The graph is a straight line with a non - zero slope. In a velocity - time graph (assuming this is a velocity - time graph as no other context is given for acceleration directly), the slope of the velocity - time graph gives acceleration. Since the slope of the given line is constant, the acceleration is constant. And since the line is not horizontal (parallel to the time - axis), the acceleration is non - zero.

Answer:

c. Constant, but non - zero