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haroldham
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This is really simple, but I can not remember how to find the average force in a Force vs TIme graph.
Ok, you completely lost me, but I think I figured it out. This certain graph increases, remains constant, then decreases. Do I take the final force of each section, add it to the initial force of each section, divide that value by the time of that section, then average those together?robphy said:Think about the height of a "[certain] rectangle." Think area.
To find the average force from a force vs time graph, you will need to calculate the area under the curve. This can be done by dividing the graph into smaller sections and finding the area of each section. Then, add all the areas together and divide by the total number of sections. This will give you the average force.
The average force from a force vs time graph gives a measure of the overall force exerted during a period of time. This can be useful in analyzing the overall impact or effect of a force on an object.
No, taking the midpoint of the graph will only give you an estimate of the average force. To get a more accurate measure, it is necessary to calculate the area under the curve as mentioned in the first question.
Yes, it is still possible to find the average force even if the graph is not a straight line. You will need to divide the graph into smaller sections and calculate the area under the curve for each section. Then, add all the areas together and divide by the total number of sections to get the average force.
The average force from a force vs time graph can be used in various real-life situations such as analyzing the impact of a force on an object, determining the average acceleration of an object, or calculating the work done by a force. It can also be used to compare the strength or magnitude of different forces acting on an object.