What does the slope of an acceleration vs. mass graph reveal?

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The discussion focuses on the interpretation of the slope of acceleration versus mass graphs in physics. Specifically, the slope represents force, as described by Newton's second law of motion (F = ma). The conversation also touches on the concept of the inverse relationship in graphs, although the participants express confusion regarding the term "a-1" and its implications. The key takeaway is that understanding the slope of these graphs is crucial for analyzing force and acceleration relationships.

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Hi! I;m doing a lab for school it due Tommrow so please excuse my nervous breaking down. The big questions are What does the slope of an acceleration vs. mass graph display? What does the slope of an a-1 vs. mass graph display?

Thanks for your help!
 
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Hi 1R1SFL0W3R! Welcome to PF! :smile:
1R1SFL0W3R said:
What does the slope of an acceleration vs. mass graph display? What does the slope of an a-1 vs. mass graph display?

Hint: what does the slope of any graph display? :wink:

(for example, the slope of an f(x) against x graph)
 


tiny-tim said:
Hi 1R1SFL0W3R! Welcome to PF! :smile:


Hint: what does the slope of any graph display? :wink:

(for example, the slope of an f(x) against x graph)

Thanks for the help Tiny-Tim but that doesn't really help me unless its the force. If it is the force then what the one for a-i the inverse force?

Oh! and thank you soooo much for the warm welcome!
 


1R1SFL0W3R said:
Thanks for the help Tiny-Tim but that doesn't really help me unless its the force. If it is the force then what the one for a-i the inverse force?

Oh! and thank you soooo much for the warm welcome!

Yes, the force. I'm afraid I have no idea what they are asking in the "inverse of a part".
 
Thank you! :D That helps! Now I just need to figure out the other part...
 

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