Question

the velocity - time graphs represent the motion of four different objects. identify any object that is moving in the - direction and slowing down. tap on all that apply. tap to select or deselect graphs.

Explanation:

Step1: Understand the criteria

For an object moving in - direction and slowing down, velocity is negative and magnitude is decreasing over time.

Step2: Analyze first graph

Positive velocity, doesn't meet criteria.

Step3: Analyze second graph

Negative velocity and magnitude increasing (becoming more negative), doesn't meet criteria.

Step4: Analyze third graph

Negative velocity and magnitude decreasing (approaching zero), meets criteria.

Step5: Analyze fourth graph

Negative velocity and magnitude increasing (curve going more negative), doesn't meet criteria.

Answer:

The third graph.