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

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The discussion revolves around understanding the implications of the slope in acceleration versus mass graphs, specifically what these slopes represent in terms of physical concepts. The original poster is seeking clarification on both the direct slope and the slope of an inverse relationship.

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  • Participants explore what the slope of an acceleration versus mass graph indicates, with specific reference to force. Questions arise regarding the interpretation of the slope in the context of an inverse relationship.

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Participants are actively engaging with the questions posed, with some providing hints and welcoming the original poster. There is a recognition of the need for further clarification on the concept of inverse relationships in this context.

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The original poster expresses urgency due to a looming deadline for a lab assignment, which may influence the depth of their understanding and the nature of their questions.

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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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