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The original poster presents a graph and requests assistance in finding an appropriate equation in the form of x = f(y). The discussion revolves around the interpretation of the graph's scale and the relationship it depicts.

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  • Participants discuss the nature of the graph, with some suggesting it is semi-log while others argue it is log-log. There are inquiries about software that could derive the equation from the graph, and participants share their interpretations of the graph's linearity and scaling.

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The discussion includes various interpretations of the graph's scaling, with some participants providing hints about potential equations. There is an acknowledgment of the need for the original poster to attempt a solution based on the guidance given.

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Participants note the unconventional spacing of the graph's axes and the implications this has for interpreting the data. The requirement for the equation to be in a specific form adds complexity to the discussion.

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1. Graph is provided. Please find the appropriate equation for it.



2. Equation should be in form of x = f (y)



3. Example: X =10^((Y-349.09)/(-48.78751)), This equation is not related to this graph.
 

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nice graph.
 
Please give me any reference. Is there any software that could determine the equation from the graph?
 
Funny how the axes don't use evenly spaced divisions. I wonder why?
 
ok, your plot is semi-log, with the x-axis being a log scale and the y-axis being a linear scale, and the graph looks like a straight line. This means that your general equation is:

<br /> y = a + b \, \log{x}<br />

where the \log is in whatever base you like (I would say decade), but the coefficient b depends on your choice for a base. Then, you can use the method of least squares to get the points.
 
SteamKing said:
Funny how the axes don't use evenly spaced divisions. I wonder why?

It is a semi log graph.
 
mri44 said:
It is a semi Log graph.
No, it's not semi-log. It is log-log. Both axes are logarithmically scaled.

You determine the slope exactly as you do for your ordinary linear graphs, (viz., "rise" and "run" technique) except with the graph you have here you shouldn't try to interpolate between marked lines if you can avoid it. (Not until you know what you're doing, anyway.)

The marked scale lines are accurate, but if you try to draw in extra ones you will introduce considerably more inaccuracy than you'd think. (You have been warned! :smile: ) So try to limit yourself to using those lines that are already marked.

The need to write it as x=f(y) adds a bit of awkwardness, but that's a separate issue and you just need to keep your wits about you. :smile:
 
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Whatever the scale, that graph is a straight line so its equation is linear: y= ax+ b.
If it is in fact "log-log", and we call the vertical axis variable "V" and the horizontal axis variable "U", then the equation is log(V)= a(log(U))+ b. Take any two points on the graph and put their values into that equation. That gives two linear equations for a and b.

Taking the exponential of both sides, that equation becomes
e^{log(V)}= e^{alog(U)+ b}= e^{alog(U)}e^b= (e^b)(e^{log(U)})^a
or
V= (e^b)U^a
 
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Dickfore said:
ok, your plot is semi-log, with the x-axis being a log scale and the y-axis being a linear scale, and the graph looks like a straight line. This means that your general equation is:

<br /> y = a + b \, \log{x}<br />

where the \log is in whatever base you like (I would say decade), but the coefficient b depends on your choice for a base. Then, you can use the method of least squares to get the points.

Thank you very much.

I got a result by this way.
 
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HallsofIvy said:
Whatever the scale, that graph is a straight line so its equation is linear: y= ax+ b.
If it is in fact "log-log", and we call the vertical axis variable "V" and the horizontal axis variable "U", then the equation is log(V)= a(log(U))+ b. Take any two points on the graph and put their values into that equation. That gives two linear equations for a and b.

Taking the exponential of both sides, that equation becomes
e^{log(V)}= e^{alog(U)+ b}= e^{alog(U)}e^b= (e^b)(e^{log(U)})^a
or
V= (e^b)U^a

I will try it.

I will let you know.

Thank you very much for your help.
 

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