Physics Project Help: Plotting Py vs Px vs Time and V1 Potential vs Time"

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The discussion revolves around a physics project that involves plotting py versus px against time, as well as plotting v1 potential versus time using given data. The subject area includes concepts of vector components and potentially trigonometric relationships.

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  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Problem interpretation

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  • Participants discuss the relationship between py and px, questioning whether they are derived from the same equation or if separate equations apply. There is also inquiry into how to convert provided values of theta and P into their respective components, Px and Py.

Discussion Status

Some participants have suggested potential equations for calculating Px and Py from P and theta, while others express confusion about the project requirements and the expected format of the graphs. There is an ongoing exploration of how to approach the plotting tasks.

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Participants note the reliance on provided data and the need for clarity on the equations to use, as well as the implications of the project's requirements on their understanding of the concepts involved.

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Homework Statement


I am supposed to use the data provided to plot py vs px vs time and use v1 px to plot v1 potential vs time.

Homework Equations


I am assuming I must use w=theta/time for py/px

and this is where I am stuck is py/px the same think, or is there a separate equation for those? or is it the provided P in the project?

The Attempt at a Solution


This project has me really confused at the moment so this post may not make a lot of sense. I have uploaded the project.
 

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I am supposed to use the data provided to plot py vs px vs time and use v1 px to plot v1 potential vs time.

If I've understood correctly it actually says to plot..

Py vs Px

The table gives values for theta and P which you can convert to components Px and Py. See the diagram to the right of the table.
 
So, to get to px and py, would I use an equation involving theta and P? Or how would I do that?
 
Yes. I would suggest ...

Px = P*Cos(theta)
Py = P*Sin(theta)

Try a spreadsheet?

PS: I'm not at all familiar with heart monitoring!
 
umm..does anybody know if my graph should look like this?

Sorry had the wrong graph. (it should not look like the graph in this photo)
 

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