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A set of dots representing the position of a living creature is shown in the figure. The spots are equally spaced in time.

Motion diagram of the creature.
Long Description of image: Motion diagram of the creature.
The motion diagram consists of seven dots numbered 0 to 6. Dots 0 to 3 form a horizontal line with an increasing spacing between adjacent dots. Dots 3 to 6 form a straight line with positive slope with an equal spacing between adjacent dots.

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From dots 0 to 3, is the creature slowing down, speeding up, stationary or maintaining a constant speed? Please explain your answer.

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Part 2#

From dots 3 to 6, is the creature slowing down, speeding up, stationary or maintaining a constant speed? Please explain your answer.

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Part 3#

Describe a physical situation this set of dots could represent. (Choose a creature and explain what it is doing from time 0 to time 6).

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Attribution#

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