How to make a Velocity Time Graph For Data?

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The discussion focuses on creating a Velocity Time Graph using data collected from a Behr Apparatus. The provided dataset includes time, distance between dots (X), and distance from the origin (Y). Users are advised to ensure that the X values accurately represent the time intervals and that the Y values reflect the corresponding displacements. The inconsistency between the X and Y columns suggests a need for careful data verification and potential recalibration of measurements.

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  • Understanding of basic physics concepts related to velocity and displacement.
  • Familiarity with graphing tools or software for plotting data, such as Excel or Google Sheets.
  • Knowledge of data collection methods using a Behr Apparatus.
  • Ability to interpret and analyze graphical data representations.
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My instructor wants us to make a Velocity Time Graph for the data we collected from a Behr Apparatus

We were to measure the displacement of the dots from the 0 point to where each mark was made. I obtained the following. The X column is the distance between each of the dots. The Y column is the distance from 0 to each of the points.

Time (s) x y
0.033 0.45 0.2
0.066 1.51 1.15
0.099 2.59 3.25
0.132 3.62 6.25
0.165 4.85 10.5
0.198 5.96 15.8
0.231 6.81 22.35
0.264 7.92 29.7
0.297 9.13 38.3
0.33 10.09 48.05
0.363 11.25 58.75
0.396 12.51 70.75

Any help would be greatly appreciated.
 
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Column x does not seem to be consistent with column y.