Question

for each scenario below, choose the best graph.
(a) a ship floats in the same place offshore for several days.
four graphs with ships distance to shore on y - axis and time on x - axis, each with a radio button
(b) a plane speeds up before takeoff.
four graphs with planes speed on y - axis and time on x - axis, each with a radio button

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze scenario (a)

The ship's distance to shore stays constant over time, so we need a horizontal line graph (distance does not change as time increases).

Step2: Analyze scenario (b)

The plane speeds up before takeoff, so its speed increases linearly over time, which corresponds to an upward-sloping line graph (speed rises as time increases).

Answer:

(a) Third graph (horizontal line: Ship's Distance to Shore remains constant as Time increases)
(b) Fourth graph (upward-sloping line: Plane's Speed increases as Time increases)