The chart shows data for an object moving at a constant acceleration.
\begin{tabular}{|c|c|}
\hline Time [tex]$(s)$[/tex] & Velocity [tex]$( m / s )$[/tex] \\
\hline 0 & 0 \\
\hline 1 & [tex]$X$[/tex] \\
\hline 2 & [tex]$Y$[/tex] \\
\hline 3 & [tex]$Z$[/tex] \\
\hline
\end{tabular}

Which values best complete the chart?

A. [tex]$X: 0$[/tex], [tex]$Y: 0$[/tex], [tex]$Z: 1$[/tex]

B. [tex]$X: 2$[/tex], [tex]$Y: 4$[/tex], [tex]$Z: 6$[/tex]

C. [tex]$X: 3$[/tex], [tex]$Y: 3$[/tex], [tex]$Z: 3$[/tex]

D. [tex]$X: 1$[/tex], [tex]$Y: 5$[/tex], [tex]$Z: 8$[/tex]



Answer :

To determine which values best complete the chart, we need to compare the given options with the pattern of the velocity of an object moving at a constant acceleration.

The data given in the chart represents the velocities of an object at different times. The times and velocities given in the chart are as follows:

[tex]\[ \begin{array}{|c|c|} \hline \text{Time (s)} & \text{Velocity (m/s)} \\ \hline 0 & 0 \\ \hline 1 & X \\ \hline 2 & Y \\ \hline 3 & Z \\ \hline \end{array} \][/tex]

From the given answer, we know we should find the values X, Y, and Z.

The correct values for X, Y, and Z that complete the chart are:

[tex]\[ X = 2 \\ Y = 4 \\ Z = 6 \][/tex]

Let's verify these values with the given choices:

- [tex]\(X = 0\)[/tex], [tex]\(Y = 0\)[/tex], [tex]\(Z = 1\)[/tex]
- [tex]\(X = 2\)[/tex], [tex]\(Y = 4\)[/tex], [tex]\(Z = 6\)[/tex]
- [tex]\(X = 3\)[/tex], [tex]\(Y = 3\)[/tex], [tex]\(Z = 3\)[/tex]
- [tex]\(X = 1\)[/tex], [tex]\(Y = 5\)[/tex], [tex]\(Z = 8\)[/tex]

Clearly, the values [tex]\(X = 2\)[/tex], [tex]\(Y = 4\)[/tex], and [tex]\(Z = 6\)[/tex] provide a consistent pattern of increasing velocity, matching the pattern of constant acceleration.

Thus, the chart is best completed with:
[tex]\[ X = 2, \quad Y = 4, \quad Z = 6. \][/tex]