Question

which graph shows an object moving away from the origin and then back towards it?

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze distance - time concept

When moving away from origin, distance increases with time. When moving back, distance decreases with time.

Step2: Examine each graph

In the first graph (top - left), the distance first increases (moving away) and then decreases (moving back). The second graph (top - right) shows distance increasing and then leveling off (not moving back). The third graph (bottom - left) shows distance increasing at an increasing rate (no movement back). The fourth graph (bottom - right) shows distance decreasing from a non - zero value (not moving away first).

Answer:

The top - left graph