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 increases (moves upwards on the position - axis), the object is moving away from the starting point.

Step2: Analyze each stage

• Stage A: Position is increasing from a negative value towards zero, moving away from the starting negative - position.
• Stage B: Position remains constant, so not moving away.
• Stage C: Position is increasing from zero to a positive value, moving away.
• Stage D: Position remains constant, so not moving away.
• Stage E: Position is decreasing, moving towards the starting point (or beyond in the negative direction if starting from a positive position during D).

Answer:

A. Stage A, C. Stage C