Manipulating Data to Create a Linear Graph for Circular Motion Experiment

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The discussion revolves around an experiment involving circular motion where a stopper connected to a string was spun to measure centripetal force and the period of revolution. The initial data plotted resulted in a parabolic graph, prompting the need to manipulate the data for a linear representation. Attempts to plot force against T^2 and 1/T have been made, but the requirement is to maintain a graph of Applied Force versus Period. The underlying equations, including Fc = ma and the relationships between velocity, frequency, and centripetal force, are crucial for understanding the data manipulation. Assistance is sought to achieve a linear graph while adhering to the specified parameters.
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we recently did an experiment where we spun a stopper which was connected to a string and held stoppers on the other end of the string. we then found the centripital force and period of revolution.

using that data we plotted a graph which resulted in a parabolic graph. my question is that i need to manipulate that data so the graph becomes linear.

ive tried plotting F vs T^2 and things like F vs 1/T. The only restriction is that the graph has to be Applied Force vs Period.

any help would be greatly appreciated
 
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Fc = ma = mv^2/R

v = 2 * pi * f = 2pi*T^-1

Fc = 4pi^2 * m/RT
 

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