Graph Definition and 999 Threads

  1. anemone

    MHB The line y = ax + b is tangent to the graph

    Hi MHB, I've come across a math problem lately and it seems so interesting to me but I don't understand the statement below, which caused me failed to think of a good method to solve it. "The line is tangent to the graph at exactly two distinct points." I understand that if we have a...
  2. gasar8

    How to Calculate Velocity and Position from a Force-Time Graph?

    We are pulling a box with a mass = 8kg up a slope (ψ=30°). Force of a hand is given F(t)=F0*sin(Ωt). F0= 150N, Ω=(2*∏)/t0, t0=30s. After tf=15s we don't pull it anymore. a) Find average velocity at [t=12s to t=10s], current velocity at t=11s and v(t) before and after the end of pulling. b)...
  3. Raerin

    MHB How to graph complex number fractions

    If I'm graphing (3+4i)/25, would the x-point be 3/25 and the y-point be 4i/25?
  4. Raerin

    MHB Graph |z| > 3 on the Complex Plane: A Detailed Explanation

    I have no idea where to post this. How to graph |z| > 3 on the complex plane? A detailed explanation of how the graph shall look like would be very nice :D Thanks!
  5. A

    Would someone check my calculations and graph?

    Homework Statement I've put together a set of data containing hardness, cold work, stress and dimensions of aluminum and brass test samples. Before I distribute to my group, I wanted to ensure that it looked okay (units, graphs, etc.). I needed to provide three graphs for each material...
  6. M

    Visualizing 3D Graph of x^2+y^2-z^2=1

    This is just a coursework question ( I didn't know where to post this). When I find the traces of an equation ( let's say x^2+y^2-z^2=1 for the sake of argument). How does it affect my graph if one part of the equation is an ellipse and the other is an hyperbola? I mean in this case I would...
  7. Jarvis323

    Question about how to interpret the graph of this waveform.

    Homework Statement The question is in regards to a homework problem, but I only need clarification on how to interpret the graph of a waveform. Homework Equations N.A. The Attempt at a Solution N.A. I've attached the image. I am assuming that one cycle of the waveform takes...
  8. S

    What components to make LED bar graph up/down counter?

    Hey all, Wanting to create an up/down counter that uses a photogate as a trigger, and a 12 segment LED bar graph to display the count. It will need to begin at full illumination, turning off one at a time on activation of the photogate. Will also need a reset switch, though I'm thinking a...
  9. S

    Sketch of energy - height graph

    Homework Statement A firework rocket is fired vertically upwards from the ground. It accelerates uniformly from rest with an acceleration of 8.0 ms−2 for 5.0 s after which time the fuel of the rocket has all been used. Sketch graphs to show how the gravitational potential energy and the...
  10. P

    How to Convert a Velocity-Time Graph to a Position-Time Graph?

    Homework Statement I have to calculate the displacements from a velocity-time graph to make a position-time graph. The velocity-time graph from the question is attached. Homework Equations d=vtThe Attempt at a Solution To calculate the values for a position-time graph, I first converted all...
  11. F

    Electric potential graph analysis

    Homework Statement Homework Equations ΔU = -q∫E * ds The Attempt at a Solution Just by looking at the graph I am thinking, if I solve for E using the equation above, the number would be always negative therefore I can conclude that the electric field at any x position would be negative and...
  12. T

    Can Every Graph Guarantee a Minimum Matching Size?

    Homework Statement Prove that every graph G without isolated vertices has a matching of size at least n(G)/(1+∆(G)). (Hint: Apply induction on e(G)). Homework Equations n(G) = size of the vertex set of G and ∆(G)= maximum degree of v in G The Attempt at a Solution For the base...
  13. U

    Please help me understand this velocity time graph

    can u describe this motion? how is x > 0 at E? how can we tell the sign of x from the graph?
  14. J

    MHB Train Velocity-Time Graph: Uniform Acceleration and Retardation Motion Explained

    A train starts from rest from a station and travels with uniform acceleration 0.5m/s^2 for 20s. it travels with uniform velocity for another 30s, the brakes are then applied so that a uniform retardation is obtained and the train comes to rest in a further 10s. sketch the velocity-time graph of...
  15. M

    Finding the slope of a section of a graph in excel

    Hello, I have a graph of a tensile test of a metal sample, and I wish to find the slope on the graph of only the elastic region of the graph, meaning of the entire graph, there is only one section of it that I am interested in finding the slope for. Is there a way in excel to make it such...
  16. E

    Finding Acceleration from a v^2 vs. t Graph

    Homework Statement when graphing a velocity squared vs. time graph how do I find the acceleration. I realize the slope gives me units of acceleration but this is not correct because the theoretical acceleration is no where near this and I didnt botch this lab up. Theoretical a =...
  17. O

    Graph Theory - connection proof

    Homework Statement Prove that if a graph has > (n-1)(n-2) /2 edges, it is connected. Homework Equations ?? The Attempt at a Solution I've drawn several examples and made tables, and I can see that the graph is indeed connected if it has more edges than [(n-1)(n-2)]/2. But...
  18. K

    Finding velocity and position from an acceleration vs time graph

    Homework Statement The graph of acceleration versus time for an object in linear motion. Assuming the object starts from rest at the origin at t = 0, find the velocity and position of the object at times t = 1 through 10 seconds. Homework Equations ##v=v_i + at##The Attempt at a Solution I...
  19. C

    Converting dt graph (and table) to velocity/time using two point

    How can we convert a distance/time graph (that also contains a table of info) into velocity/time, using the two point method?
  20. M

    Graph Theory Textbooks: Bondy, Murty, Diestel, Trudeau

    Hi All, I am contemplating which graph theory text to purchase. I am stuck between a) Graph Theory by Bondy and Murty B) Graph Theory by Richard Diestel I have already been through Trudeau's intro text on my own and am looking for something deeper and more advanced. I am...
  21. F

    MHB Can a bipartite graph have two non-connected parts?

    For example vertice A connected to vertice B and vertice C connected to vertice D? Would this be considered two different graphs? Here is a graph, would it be bipartite?
  22. P

    Displacement as Function of Time Graph Question

    Homework Statement The graph below shows the vertical displacement of an object as a function of time. (a) Construct a graph of the object’s velocity as a function of time. (b) Construct a graph of the object’s acceleration as a function of time. (c) Describe a scenario in which a...
  23. R

    Theoretical Curve Graph vs Straight Line

    Homework Statement What could be the reason why the graph is formed the way it is?Homework Equations τ = 2π(L/g)^(1/2) The Attempt at a Solution I don't know how to explain it. Anyone know why one is a linear and another is a curve?
  24. W

    How to find the average accleration on a velocity time graph

    My physics problem ask me to find the average acceleration on a velocity time graph. On the graph, velocity is at -6 constantly from 0 - 5 s. I know that an question to use would be average accerlation = delta v/ delta t The problem is I did that and I still got it incorrect on...
  25. P

    Troubleshooting a Velocity vs. Time Graph: Position at t=10

    We are given a velocity vs. time graph. It starts at 15 m/s at t=0 and goes to -10m/s at t=4 then it goes from -10m/s at t=4 to 15m/s at t=10 and we are told to find the postion after t=10 I first found the slope of the first segment which was -6.25. so I did ∫-6.25t+15 dt from 0 to 4 and...
  26. R

    Graph of double absolute values

    Homework Statement |x| + |y| ≤ 1 What is the region in the plane that solves this inequality? Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution I first tried graphing it by isolating the y variable |y| ≤ -|x| + 1 Then I looked at the hint we were given, which was to assume that x and y...
  27. T

    Proving the Even Degree Property of Vertices in Closed Trails

    Homework Statement All vertices in a closed trail have even degree. Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution Intuitively, I know this statement is true, but I can't seem to see a clear way to show it. I know that a closed trail is a path that connects vertices, so one would follow an...
  28. A

    Searching 4 graph optimization software

    I'd like 2 solve the following problem (well, routinely solve a bunch of such problems): Let us have a number of points (vertices), that can be interconnected. Not any 2 points are connected. Each connection is assigned a value. I want 2 find the maximum path in the graph, that is, the one with...
  29. R

    What is the 1/e Lifetime of a Graph?

    Homework Statement Given that... The units of voltage are “Volts” and the units of time are “seconds” Show τe (1/e life-time) on your graph and find a value for τe from your graph. ( The definition of τe is similar to the definition of τ1/2 (half-life)) V(t) t(s) 24 0.1 20...
  30. M

    Evaluating Temperature v time graph

    Can someone verify if the answers to part a of the question are correct? Question and answers are in doc
  31. M

    Snapshot graph of Superposition

    Homework Statement The figure is a snapshot graph at t = 0s of two waves approaching each other at 1.0 m/s. Draw six snapshot graphs, stacked vertically, showing the string at 1s intervals from t = 1s to t = 6s. Homework Equations...
  32. W

    What Is the Orbital Length in Km on This Graph?

    Hello I'm not a professional cosmologist but I wanted to know what the orbital length is equal to in Km units in this graph: http://ej.iop.org/images/1538-4357/707/2/L114/Full/apjl334146f3_lr.jpg Thank you so much.
  33. T

    Can a Connected Graph with 2k Odd Vertices be Composed into k Trails?

    Homework Statement Use ordinary induction on k or on the number of edges (one by one) to prove that a connected graph with 2k odd vertices composes into k trails if k > 0. Does this remain true without the connectedness hypothesis? Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution If k...
  34. N

    Find the max and min of trig function without calc or drawing graph

    Homework Statement y = (4/3)cos(x/2 + pi/6) - (2/3) (0 <= x < 2pi) Find the maximum and minimum values for the trigonometry function without calculus or drawing the graph. Basically in the solution they apply the transformations to the domain given in order to find a new domain...
  35. N

    Shape of mass vs acceleration graph?

    So I know the shape but I forgot what its called. This is what it looks like but what is it called :L, I can't remember. http://antonine-education.co.uk/Image_library/GCSE/Newton_II.GIF
  36. O

    Calculating Displacement from a Velocity-Time Graph

    Hey guys, so I'm having some trouble, not sure if back of the book is wrong or if I'm doing it wrong, probably me though lol. Alright so I have this graph, http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/27/wqqf.jpg/It's asking me to find displacement at 10.0s. So I know that displacement = area of a...
  37. G

    Displacement on a Position vs. Time Graph

    Homework Statement The graph is of a runner- time(min) is the x position(x1000 m) is the y these are the points 0,0 10,3 20,3.5 30,4.5 The question is- For the time interval between 10 min and 20 min, what is the runner’s displacement? Answer in units of m Homework...
  38. T

    What does the slope of a velocity vs time squared graph represent?

    Basing on the units, the velocity vs time is equal to acceleration. What about the velocity vs time squared and distance vs time squared graph? Is the slope of the distance vs time squared graph one half of the acceleration? If it does, please explain.. :)
  39. J

    MHB Number of Walks in K5 of Length 2: 15

    Consider the complete graph with 5 vertices, denoted by K5. F.) How many walks of length 2 are there in graph K5? Explain. Is this correct as follows for the walks of length 2? K squared (2) = K x K = 0, 1, 0, 1, 0 1, 0, 1, 0, 0 0, 1, 0, 1, 1 1, 0, 1, 0, 1 0, 0, 1, 1, 0 x 0, 1, 0, 1, 0 1...
  40. D

    Hp vs rpm to displacement vs time graph?

    Hello, I am a high school student trying to compare two motorcycles on a displacement vs time graph. The information I have is the mass of riders, mass of bikes, gear ratios, tyre circumference and dyno results indicating hp vs rpm. I am not taking air/rolling resistance into consideration...
  41. O

    How can we determine velocity from a position-time graph without using calculus?

    Hey guys, so I have a quick question about position - time graphs, so without using calculus for let's just say a particle moving west along a horizontal straight line every 0.10 s and the displacement is 0.022, 0.032, 0.042, etc. Well the displacement from t = 0 aren't really good numbers...
  42. U

    What does the area under a Distance vs Time graph indicate

    Homework Statement Given a graph with distance (in meters) on the y-axis and time (in seconds) on the x-axis what does the area under this graph illustrate ? The object has a velocity of 1m/s so after 5 s it has traveled 5m. Homework Equations This is a linear line (i.e y=x) so the area can be...
  43. N

    Finding current and voltage amplification via load line graph plotting

    Homework Statement This is a question refer to a transistor in a common emitter configuration. And this is the table with data of Vce and Ic at certain range of Ib stored in microsoft excel, and the graph is plotted within the file attached(in another tab)...
  44. Q

    Scientific knowledge dependency graph

    I'm asking this question here on a physics forum because a physics question sparked this off. However, it is applicable to all aspects of scientific knowledge. I am looking for a scientific knowledge dependency graph. This is one centralised database which captures the specific and required...
  45. C

    Estimating the damping ratio from the waveform graph

    Homework Statement From the waveform shown below, estimate a) the damping ratio ζ (you may compare response with a standard chart); b) the forced or damped frequency of oscillation; and c) the natural or undamped frequency of oscillation. Homework Equations Since the waveform is under...
  46. R

    MHB Exploring Discrete Math Graph Theory Problems: A Scientist's Perspective

    I have these problems I need help with. Can anyone take a look at them? https://www.dropbox.com/s/vq8rk6z5ea5gpwd/Problems.docx
  47. R

    MHB Exploring Random Graphs: Probability Model and Connected Components Analysis"

    Having a hard time with this problem. Can anyone guide me in the correct direction? Random graphs are a fascinating subject of applied and theoretical research. These can be generated with a fixed vertex set V and edges added to the edge set E based on some probability model, such as a coin...
  48. S

    How is the slope of the temperature graph determined?

    In a series of experiments, block B is to be placed in a thermally insulated container with block A, which has the same mass as blockB. In each experiment, block B is initially at a certain temperature TB, but temperature TA of block A is changed from experiment to experiment. Let Tf represent...
  49. B

    MHB What is the Name for a Graph with Loops That Join a Vertex to Nothing?

    Hello, Just wondering if any of you have encountered a term for a particular type of graph. It is like a graph that allows for loops, but for loops, instead of joining a vertex to itself, it joins a vertex to nothing. I just want to be consistent with existing terminology, if there are none...
  50. MarkFL

    MHB Find Tangent Lines to Polar Graph: r=2-3sin(θ)

    Here is the question: I have posted a link there to this topic so the OP can see my work.
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