Question

devon is a trampoline gymnast. during one of her routines, she bounces high into the air and does a series of twists before landing on the trampoline. which graph could show devons height above the trampoline over time?

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze the motion

When Devon jumps on the trampoline, her height increases from 0 (on the trampoline) to a maximum as she goes up. This increase is not linear in real - world physics due to gravity. Then, as she comes down, her height decreases back to 0. The motion is a smooth curve due to the continuous acceleration of gravity.

Step2: Evaluate the graphs

The first graph has linear segments for going up and coming down, which is not correct as the motion is affected by gravity and should be a smooth curve. The second graph is a parabolic - like curve which is consistent with the motion of an object under the influence of gravity (projectile motion).

Answer:

The second graph (the one with a parabolic - like shape)