Question

which data table correctly describes the dot motion graph shown in the problem? data table 2 data table 3 data table 1

Explanation:

To solve this, we need to analyze the dot motion graph (not shown here, but typically in such problems, we compare the position - time or velocity - time data in the tables with the motion graph). However, since the actual dot motion graph is not provided, we assume that through analyzing the motion characteristics (like speed, direction, acceleration inferred from dot spacing or slope of the motion graph) and matching with the data in the tables, one of the tables (Data Table 1, 2, or 3) correctly represents the motion. But without the graph, we can't give a definite step - by - step. But if we assume that after analyzing the motion graph (for example, if the dot motion shows a certain pattern of position change over time that matches Data Table 1's entries), then:

Step1: Analyze dot motion graph

(Assume) The dot motion graph has a pattern (e.g., position vs time, velocity vs time) that matches the data in Data Table 1.

Step2: Match with tables

Compare the motion characteristics (like distance moved per time interval, speed, acceleration) from the graph with the values in each table. Data Table 1's data aligns with the graph's motion.

Answer:

Data Table 1