Question

five stages - labeled a, b, c, d, and e - of an objects motion are represented by the position - time graph below. during which stage(s) is the object moving away from its starting point? tap on the buttons below to answer. select all that apply.

Explanation:

Step1: Understand position - time graph

In a position - time graph, when the position value is increasing (going from a lower value to a higher value on the position - axis), the object is moving away from the starting point.

Step2: Analyze each stage

• Stage A: Position is constant, so not moving away.
• Stage B: Position is decreasing, moving towards the starting point or further in the negative direction.
• Stage C: Position is constant, not moving away.
• Stage D: Position is increasing (from a negative value towards zero), moving away from its position at the start of stage D.
• Stage E: Position is constant, not moving away.

Answer:

D.