
Distance-Time Graphs: Negative Gradient Explained
Feb 15, 2009 · I was told by my teacher that the definition for distance is just "the amount of ground covered", and that displacement is "the distance in a particular direction". I was looking …
How can I linearize my (negative slope) quadratic graph?
Feb 23, 2020 · When reversing my graph's y-axis I can almost get an almost perfect line. This line gives me the correct slope and intercept, if I insert the distance in reverse. i.e. if I insert 50mm …
Need clarification about x-t and v-t graph • Physics Forums
Sep 4, 2010 · Homework Statement I'm confused with what a negative slope means on an x-t and v-t graph. On an x-t graph, I understand that a positive constant slope means uniform velocity …
Understanding Velocity vs Time Graphs for Horizontal Motion
Sep 1, 2014 · Quick question about translating what's on the Velocity vs Time graph into what is actually happening to the object. A cart is traveling on a straight horizontal track. So I …
Is negative acceleration always related to a decrease in speed?
Sep 20, 2009 · I need some negative acceleration help. I know that negative acceleration does not mean that the object is slowing down. However, there is a negative acceleration when the …
Understanding PV Diagrams and Temperature Changes in Ideal …
Jun 15, 2008 · PV diagrams. a DIAGONAL straight line going down (negative slope) on a PV digram with P on y-axis and v on x-axis. The temperature of the gas...
Why do tensile testing graphs show a negative slope at these …
Feb 25, 2012 · Do tensile testing machines reduce the value of load in these regions? If yes, why? If no, what's happening in the graph?
What is the position-vs-time graph for a falling object?
Sep 27, 2007 · quick question ... if i have constant negative force being applied to an object, what would the curve be on its position-time graph ... im pretty sure that its got to go upwards since …
How to interpret a negative y-intercept? • Physics Forums
Sep 16, 2010 · I'm taking Physics 11 and we're doing a graphing exercise. The graph is Cricket Chirps per minute(as dependent variable) on the Y-Axis versus Degrees Celsius(Independent …
Velocity-Time Graph: Positive & Negative • Physics Forums
Aug 3, 2019 · Why velocity in graph 1 is positive and in graph 2 is negative? Physics news on Phys.org Simulations reveal pion's interaction with Higgs field with unprecedented precision …