The most likely animal moving with accelerated motion is Animal 2. Option 2 is correct
Constant increase in time. As Animal 2 covers each subsequent 25-meter segment, its time to do so consistently increases. This pattern indicates it's gaining speed, a characteristic of acceleration. The difference in times between segments is greater for Animal 2 compared to other animals. For example, its second segment takes double the time of its first, suggesting increasing acceleration.
While other animals also exhibit some time changes between segments, their patterns are less definitive. Animal 1 and 3 show slight increases, which could be attributed to fatigue or slight variations in terrain, not necessarily consistent acceleration. Animal 4 shows a constant doubling of time for each segment, but this could be interpreted as a constant rate of change rather than increasing acceleration.
complete question:
The table below shows data of sprints of animals that traveled 75 meters. At each distance marker, the animals' times were recorded. Which animal moves with accelerated motion?
Time at Distance Markers
Animal 25 meters 50 meters 75 meters
Animal 1 3 seconds 5 seconds 6 seconds
Animal 2 4 seconds 8 seconds 12 seconds
Animal 3 3 seconds 6 seconds 9 seconds
Animal 4 10 seconds 20 seconds 30 seconds
Animal 1
Animal 2
Animal 3
Animal 4