Question

the graph below represents the distance of a dog from a trainer after a command is given. which statement could describe the dogs movement at 5 seconds once the command was given? dog obedience school the dog stopped to lie down and obey the trainers command the dog was running towards the trainer the dog was running away from the trainer the dog was stopped but began running towards the trainer

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze the graph at 5 seconds

At \(t = 5\) seconds, the distance - time graph is a horizontal line. A horizontal line in a distance - time graph means that the distance from the trainer is not changing.

Step2: Interpret the meaning of a horizontal line in a distance - time graph

In a distance - time graph, if \(d\) (distance) is constant with respect to \(t\) (time), the velocity \(v=\frac{\Delta d}{\Delta t}=0\). This implies that the dog is not moving (stopped).

Answer:

The dog stopped to lie down and obey the trainer's command.