Question

position vs time
which statements describe the motion of the object
represented by the graph? select three options.
the object is moving away from the origin.
the object is moving towards the origin.
the object started at the origin.
the object started at 2 meters.
the object is traveling at a constant velocity.

Explanation:

1. "The object is moving away from the origin": The position of the object is increasing over time (from 2 m to higher values), so it's moving away from the origin (position 0).
2. "The object started at 2 meters": At time \( t = 0 \) (start), the position is 2 m (from the graph's y - intercept).
3. "The object is traveling at a constant velocity": The position - time graph is a straight line, which means the slope (velocity) is constant.

The other options are incorrect: "The object is moving towards the origin" is wrong as position is increasing. "The object started at the origin" is wrong as the start position is 2 m.

Answer:

• The object is moving away from the origin.
• The object started at 2 meters.
• The object is traveling at a constant velocity.