Question

Dana went bowling. The first ball she bowled left her hand at a speed of about 13 miles per hour. If the graph above represents the speed of Dana's bowling ball over time, which of the following statements best describes the speed of the bowling ball? A. The speed of the bowling ball decreased slowly at first and then more rapidly. B. The speed of the bowling ball increased slowly at first and then more rapidly. C. The speed of the bowling ball increased quickly at first and then more slowly. D. The speed of the bowling ball decreased quickly at first and then more slowly.

Answer 1

Answer:

option A

Explanation: Based on the information provided, Dana's bowling ball's speed starts at 13 miles per hour and then changes over time. We need to determine the trend of the speed from the given options.

Given the initial speed is 13 miles per hour, and if the speed decreases over time, it would mean the ball slows down. Conversely, if the speed increases over time, it would mean the ball speeds up.

Option A suggests that the speed of the bowling ball decreased slowly at first and then more rapidly. This would mean the ball slowed down initially, then slowed down even more quickly over