Proprtionality Statement Graphing Procedures

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The discussion focuses on graphing procedures for a lab comparing pendulum frequency and length. The user has collected data and needs to graph it in both non-linear and linear formats, questioning whether to adjust the X-axis values. The correct proportionality statement is identified as frequency being proportional to the inverse square root of length. It is advised to plot frequency against the square root of length to achieve a linear relationship. The user also inquires about whether the axis titles should remain consistent across both graphs.
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1. I have finished a lab that compares the frequency at which a pendulum swings vs time in seconds. I have collected the date for both the length of the pendulum and the frequency. A question on the lab requires to graph the collected data before the statement (Non Linear Line) and then one after (Linear Line). However I do not know if I should redo the X-Axis and its values.



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For the Non-Linear Graph it is plotted with the y-axis as Frequency in Hz, and the X-axis as Length in (cm). After finding the correct proportionality statement, which is f is proportional to 1/√l where l is length and f is frequency.


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I have previously graphed with the X-axis just using the length values, but now that i have made the proportionality statement, what needs to be changed? Thank you.
 
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Plot the frequency in terms of square-root of the length : you need to have points scattered around a straight line.

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I have the increments properly placed, but should the titles of both axis be the same?
 
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