This plot shows an object being moved by a series of forces. Which segments of the motion could have been caused by fixed springs?

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Segments A and C show a change in the object's motion while it is stationary, indicating the presence of a fixed force such as a spring. Segments B and D show a constant velocity, which cannot be caused by a spring. Thus, the correct answer is segments A and C only.

This Plot Shows an Object Being Moved by a Series