Physics: Graphs and Variables

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Independent variables are represented on the horizontal line known as the ______, while dependent variables are on the vertical line known as the y-axis.

x-axis

Variance measures the squared ______ of each number in the set from the mean.

deviation

Work is a ______ quantity.

scalar

Systematic errors result from the measuring instrument or the design of the ______.

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The accepted SI unit in speed and ______ is meter per second.

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Acceleration measures the rate of change in ______ with respect to time.

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Uniform motion involves changing velocity and non-zero acceleration.

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Random errors result from predictable changes occurring during data measurement.

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Vector quantities have both a magnitude and a direction.

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Displacement is the longest distance between the initial and final positions.

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Graphical Representation

  • Independent variables are plotted on the x-axis (horizontal), while dependent variables are on the y-axis (vertical).
  • A graph serves as a 2-D visual tool to illustrate the relationship between these variables.

Motion and Measurement

  • Acceleration indicates how velocity changes over time.
  • Velocity is defined as the displacement of an object within a specific time frame.
  • Displacement refers to the shortest path between the initial and final positions of an object.

Errors in Measurement

  • Random errors are unpredictable fluctuations that occur during data collection.
  • Systematic errors are due to flaws in measurement tools or experimental design, affecting overall accuracy.
  • Error is the difference between measured values and expected values.
  • Variance quantifies how much each number in a data set deviates from the mean.
  • Accuracy reflects how close a measurement is to the actual value, while precision indicates the consistency of repeated measurements.

Motion Characteristics

  • Uniform motion is characterized by constant velocity and zero acceleration; an example is the rotation and revolution of the Earth.

Measurement Concepts

  • Work is categorized as a scalar quantity, possessing only magnitude and no direction.
  • Measurement involves assigning numerical values to physical properties of an object, using established standards for comparison.

Vectors

  • A vector is a physical quantity with both magnitude and direction, essential in motion analysis.
  • The component method for computing vectors includes calculating sine in the y-components.
  • The standard SI unit for both speed and velocity is meter per second (m/s).

Graphical Representation

  • Independent variables are plotted on the x-axis (horizontal), while dependent variables are on the y-axis (vertical).
  • A graph serves as a 2-D visual tool to illustrate the relationship between these variables.

Motion and Measurement

  • Acceleration indicates how velocity changes over time.
  • Velocity is defined as the displacement of an object within a specific time frame.
  • Displacement refers to the shortest path between the initial and final positions of an object.

Errors in Measurement

  • Random errors are unpredictable fluctuations that occur during data collection.
  • Systematic errors are due to flaws in measurement tools or experimental design, affecting overall accuracy.
  • Error is the difference between measured values and expected values.
  • Variance quantifies how much each number in a data set deviates from the mean.
  • Accuracy reflects how close a measurement is to the actual value, while precision indicates the consistency of repeated measurements.

Motion Characteristics

  • Uniform motion is characterized by constant velocity and zero acceleration; an example is the rotation and revolution of the Earth.

Measurement Concepts

  • Work is categorized as a scalar quantity, possessing only magnitude and no direction.
  • Measurement involves assigning numerical values to physical properties of an object, using established standards for comparison.

Vectors

  • A vector is a physical quantity with both magnitude and direction, essential in motion analysis.
  • The component method for computing vectors includes calculating sine in the y-components.
  • The standard SI unit for both speed and velocity is meter per second (m/s).

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