University Physics with Modern Physics (14th Edition)

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Chapter 2 - Motion Along a Straight Line - Problems - Discussion Questions - Page 57: Q2.2

Answer

Choice D.

Work Step by Step

The insect flies to the right, so its velocity is positive. The dots are getting father apart, so the insect is speeding up, and its acceleration is positive. Choice D shows a positive velocity that is increasing with time. (It would be even better if the v-intercept were at a point higher than zero.)
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