Question

Which of the following graph shows a nonlinear function?

• A.
• B.
• C.
• D.

Answer 1

The correct option is D

We know the representation of a linear function on the graph is a straight line.

Option A:
The given graph is a straight line.
And as the graphical representation of any linear function is a straight line, so it is a linear function.

Option B:
The given graph is a straight line.
And as the graphical representation of any linear function is a straight line, so it is a linear function.

Option C:
The given graph is in the combination of multiple lines. It is not a single straight line.
And as the graphical representation of any linear function is a straight line, so it is a nonlinear function.

Option D:
The given graph is a straight line.
And as the graphical representation of any linear function is a straight line, so it is a linear function.

So option C is the correct answer.