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rank the following graphs (identified by letter) of velocity versus time with the largest positive acceleration at the top to the largest negative acceleration at the bottom.
ⓘ instructions

Explanation:

Step1: Define acceleration on v-t graph

Acceleration $a = \frac{\Delta v}{\Delta t}$, which is the slope of the velocity-time (v-t) graph.

Step2: Calculate slope for each graph

• Graph D: Steep positive slope (largest positive $a$)
• Graph B: Moderate positive slope
• Graph C: Zero slope ($a=0$)
• Graph F: Gentle positive slope
• Graph E: Gentle negative slope
• Graph A: Steep negative slope (largest negative $a$)

Step3: Rank from positive to negative

Order by decreasing acceleration (most positive to most negative).

Answer:

1. D
2. B
3. C
4. F
5. E
6. A