Question

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Larry and Balky set up an experiment to analyze the motion of a marble as it rolled down an incline. They started the marble at the top of the ramp and set up photogates to collect data as the marble rolled down the ramp. Which graph format will allow Larry and Balky to calculate instantaneous acceleration from the slope of the graph?

A) Velocity on the y-axis, time on the x-axis
B) Distance on the y-axis, time on the x-axis
C) Time on the x-axis, distance on the y-axis
D) Velocity on the y-axis, distance on the x-axis

Answer 1

It is A. Im taking the test right now.

Answer 2

Answer :(A) Velocity on the y-axis, time on the x-axis

Explanation :

It is given that, Larry and Balky started the marble at the top of the ramp and set up photogates to collect data as the marble rolled down the ramp.

Acceleration is defined as the rate of change of velocity.

Instantaneous acceleration is defined as the slope of the tangent line. It is also defined as the rate of change of velocity at a particular instant.

To find instantaneous acceleration, it should be a velocity - time graph with velocity on the y-axis and time on the x-axis.

So, the correct option is (A) "Velocity on the y-axis, time on the x-axis".