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 motion conditions

For an object moving in the - direction (negative - velocity) and slowing down, velocity is negative and magnitude of velocity is decreasing (acceleration is positive).

Step2: Analyze each graph

In the first graph, velocity is positive, so it's not moving in the - direction. In the second graph, velocity is negative and decreasing (becoming more negative), so it's not slowing down. In the third graph, velocity is negative and increasing (becoming less negative), so it's moving in the - direction and slowing down. In the fourth graph, velocity is negative and increasing (becoming less negative), so it's moving in the - direction and slowing down.

Answer:

The third and fourth graphs.