Does the Force vs. Acceleration Graph Pass Through the Origin?

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Homework Statement


Should the graph in Force Verses Acceleration pass through the origin? Why or Why not?
And how should i construct a best fit line

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kelvinyu1120 said:

Homework Statement


Should the graph in Force Verses Acceleration pass through the origin? Why or Why not?
And how should i construct a best fit line

Homework Equations


The Attempt at a Solution


You must show some work in this problem. You must make an attempt. Please read the PF rules on homework help.

As far as the the problem goes: what do YOU think? What does the origin of the graph represent, physically?

Also, a best fit line is only relevant if you have some actual measured data that you are trying to fit.
 

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