Force Measurement Histogram: Vertical vs. Horizontal Axis

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In a histogram of force measurements, the vertical axis typically represents the frequency or number of measurements within specific ranges of force, while the horizontal axis is divided into those ranges of force applied to the wooden block. The confusion arises from mixing up the axes with time, which is not relevant in this context. The histogram visually displays how often different force values were recorded during the experiment. Proper labeling is crucial for clarity in presenting the data. Understanding these axis representations is essential for accurately interpreting the results of the physics lab.
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I am a little confused about a histogram of force measurements.

I was asked for my physics lab to state what the vertical axis and horizontal axis represent for a histogram of force measurements?

the physics lab consists of pulling a wooden block with a force sensor to record the tension in the pulling.

Would the vertical axis be ---- the tension recorded by the force sensor?

Would the horizontal axis be ---- how long the block was pulled for (time)?

thank you :)
 
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i was just looking at a histogram for population or something and I am rethinking what i stated above.

would the vertical axis be the number of measurements in the range for that category?

would the horizontal axis be divided into the ranges (of the forces)?

thanks!
 
Anyone on here know anything about labeling histograms?

anyhelp would be greatly appreciated. my prelab with this question is due tomorrow.

thank you
 

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