Answer:
I am fairly certain it is A but i would wait for an expert to answer
Displacement is the area under the velocity/time graph. So for example this object's displacement in the first 3 seconds is (1/2)(3sec)(12.5 m/s)= 18.75m. (and then it starts backing up, displacement decreasing, after 3sec when velocity is negative).
But This object is never speeding up. Its velocity is smoothly decreasing at (25/6) m/s^2 (the slope of the graph). So the answer to the question is actually zero.
The answer is that the reverse arrows pointing to the left needs to release energy. The molecules in the gas state are free such that they can travel from one point to another easily. They have the highest amount of energy. So, if you want the molecules to come closer together, you need to remove the energy to keep them in place. Therefore, the arrows pointing to the right require removal of energy.
Answer: D) none of the above
Explanation: This is a classic problem of thermodynamics, and refers to the principle of conservation of energy to give a correct answer
Option A) can be ruled out since no matter how much friction is reduced, it will always exist and therefore some energy will be lost
option B) and C) are out of context since the loss of work or energy will continue to exist even if those values are modified, so they do not answer the question
D) is the correct one since it should be said that this is not possible (so far...) as it goes against the conservation of energy and this option is none of the above
