Question

the graph shows the motion of a car. which segment shows that the car is slowing down?
velocity vs time
a
b
c
d

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze velocity - time graph properties

In a velocity - time graph, the slope of the graph represents acceleration. When the velocity is decreasing (car is slowing down), the slope of the velocity - time graph is negative.

Step2: Check each segment

• Segment A: The velocity is increasing (positive slope).
• Segment B: The velocity is constant (zero slope).
• Segment C: The velocity is decreasing (negative slope).
• Segment D: The velocity is constant (zero slope).
• Segment E: The velocity is decreasing (negative slope). But since the question is likely about the first - occurring segment where the car is slowing down (assuming standard problem - solving where we pick the first valid option if multiple, and also looking at the graph structure where segment C is a clear deceleration part).

Answer:

C.