An object moves in the \(x{\text{-}}y\) plane. The graphs below show how the component of its velocity \({V_x}\) in the x-direction and the component of its velocity \({V_y}\) in the y-direction, vary with time \(t\).

\(x\)-direction component

\(y\)-direction component

The particle is moving

A.     in a parabola.

B.     with simple harmonic motion.

C.     with constant velocity in a straight line.

D.     in a circle.

A