Graph Definition and 999 Threads

  1. I like Serena

    MHB TikZ Challenge 2 - Function Graph

    Who can make the most impressive, interesting, or pretty TikZ picture? This second challenge is to create a function graph. We can use vanilla TikZ, or the pgfplots package, or... well... that's up to you! If it's not immediately obvious, please mention what makes your picture special. Please...
  2. R

    How Do You Calculate Acceleration from a Velocity-Time Graph?

    Homework Statement find the accleration at t=3 seconds Homework Equations vf-vi/tf-ti The Attempt at a Solution velocity at 3sec is 2 m/s and at 0 sec is at 4m.s time is 3-0 2-4/3-0, [/B]
  3. F

    Exploring Vector Addition for Beginners

    Homework Statement [/B] Sketch in a third vector, C, whose magnitude and direction are such that A+B+C=0. Vectors A and B both have a magnitude of 5 and form a 30 degree angle (image attached).Homework Equations [/B] How do I go about this question? I have no idea how to start or what to...
  4. shihab-kol

    I-V graph of two wires and temperature

    Homework Statement Homework Equations ## V=IR## The Attempt at a Solution This is an I-V graph so the slope must represent ##\frac{1}{R} ## Now, $$ R∝Temperature$$ {This is assuming that the wires are of metal} Now , since the graph is of ##\frac{1}{R} ## , the steeper the slope the higher...
  5. F

    How to Linearize Data for Solar System Motion Analysis?

    Hi, I'm supposed to linearize this set of data: "Below is a data set which includes information about the motion of the objects in the solar system. Note: the periods are listed in Earth years (time it takes the Earth to complete one orbit around the Sun) and the average distances are reported...
  6. maverick_starstrider

    I Spectral Bisection of Simplest Graph Clearly Incorrect

    I'm playing around with Spectral Bisections and Fiedler vectors as ways of bisecting a graph using the sparsest cut. However, I'm finding that even the most trivially simple graphs are bisected incorrectly by this approach. What am I missing? Take for example a graph that is just a 4x4...
  7. D

    Input Power against time graph - Flywheel from rest to 300rpm

    Homework Statement gearbox and flywheel are as shown in FIGURE 4. The output shaft rotates in the opposite direction to the input shaft at 5 times its speed. The gearbox has an efficiency of 92%. If the flywheel is solid, has a mass of 50 kg, a diameter of 1.5 m and is to accelerate from rest...
  8. M

    MHB Graph Grammer Function For Two Exotic Graphs Question please.

    Hallo I will start my question by describing a particular graph , 1. There are a finite , fixed, number of nodes. labeled {A,B...Z} (so for this example there are 24 nodes.) 2. Each node consists of another graph (tree) with exactly 3 nodes in 3 depths. That means we have a graph where...
  9. J

    Plotting graph for acceleration against displacement

    A mass of 0.3 kg is suspended from a spring of stiffness 200 N m–1. If the mass is displaced by 10 mm from its equilibrium position and released, for the resulting vibration:Plot a graph of acceleration against displacement (x) (for values of x from x = –10 mm to x = +10 mm) Hugely struggling...
  10. M

    How do i use this performance graph

    So i have an assignment to plan a flight from Heathrow to Glasgow and I am trying to calculate the time fuel and distance for the inital climb to cruise level and departing the airport, we have been given an aircraft manual and i have found the graph attached however i have calculated the...
  11. S

    Calculate the time at which the object changes direction

    Homework Statement An object starts from rest and uniformly acquires a velocity of 20.0 m/s in 5.0 minutes. For the next 10. minutes the object moves with a constant speed. After 10. minutes moving at 20. m/s the object then again accelerates and reaches a speed of 15 m/s in the opposite...
  12. G

    Plotting a graph to find unknowns

    Homework Statement Plot a suitable graph, using your x and y data, to find the variables a and b. Homework Equations y = ax + bx^2 The Attempt at a Solution This is clearly a quadratic, the best I can do is to play about with lns and I came out with lny = lnax + lnbx^2 lny = ln(ab.x^3) lny =...
  13. C

    Why is the gradient of a V-I graph equal to resistance for ohmic materials?

    Homework Statement Is the resistance equal to V/I at any point, or is it the gradient at that point? And Why? Homework EquationsThe Attempt at a Solution shouldn't it be the gradient? because it is change in V over change in I? Thanks~
  14. karush

    MHB 7.t.27 Write an equation for a sinusoidal graph with the following properties:

    $\tiny{7.t.27}$ $\textsf{Write an equation for a sinusoidal graph with the following properties:}\\$ $$A=-3, \textsf{Period}=\frac{2\pi}{3}, \textsf{Phase Shift}=-\frac{\pi}{4}$$ \begin{align*}\displaystyle A&=-3\\ T&=\frac{2\pi}{3}=\frac{2\pi}{\omega}\\ \omega&=3\\...
  15. jlmccart03

    Calculate electric potential from a graph

    Homework Statement A region of space has a non-uniform electric field that points in the +x-direction and has magnitude as shown in the figure (Figure 1) As a reference point, take the potential at the origin to be -140 V . Calculate the electric potential at x=3.0m. Express your answer to two...
  16. H

    Find the equation of a cubic graph

    Homework Statement ##x^3 - 4x^2 + ax + b## tangent to x-axis at x = 3 Homework EquationsThe Attempt at a Solution if the graph tangent at x = 3, means at x =3, y = 0 my questions is, is at x = 3 the graph's gradient (slope) = 0 ? if yes why? if yes then means dy/dx = 0 ##3x^2 - 8x + a = 0##...
  17. Pushoam

    Kinematics 4 -- Calculate the velocity from the position versus time graph

    Homework Statement Homework Equations vav = total distance traveled/ total time taken The Attempt at a Solution I have a problem in part c . How am I supposed to solve it? Is there any standard way to solve it?
  18. E

    B What does y-intercept of a (a vs F) graph represent?

    Hey! I was creating a force vs acceleration graph. acceleration is on the x-axis and force is on the y-axis. I got the slope and it was equal to the mass of the object. However, I got a y-intercept equal to +7.74(positive). What does this represent. Is this the friction or...?
  19. R

    Displacement from Acceleration/Time graph

    Homework Statement Homework Equations I know that I probably need to use s=vit+1/2at2, however, I'm having trouble properly applying it The Attempt at a Solution I know that part A is 20m/s and then 5m/s. I know this is an easy problem and I'm actually 2 chapters ahead. For some reason, I...
  20. G

    B How to integrate a polar graph with respect to radius

    How is this done? My textbook only specifies integrating polar graphs with respect to theta.
  21. M

    MHB Can graph be used to solve inequalities without algebra?

    How do we use the graph to solve a given inequality. For example, say the graph of y = x^4 - 4x^3 + 6x^2 - 4x + 2 is given. The graph of y crosses the y-axis at one point. It does not touch or cross the x-axis. In what way can the picture, the graph help us solve either of the following...
  22. T

    I I would simply like to know how to get 2^k.

    The complete graph K_n can be expressed as the union of k bipartite graphs iff n≤2^k I would simply like to know how to get 2^k.
  23. esha

    The graph of sin inverse (sin x) after the domain of (- pi/2, pi/2)

    the graph of sin inverse (sin x) between the domain of ( -pi/2,pi/2) is y = x. but after it crosses that domain of course the expression won't be the same anymore because sin inverse has its principle value as ( - pi/2, pi/2) due to sin x many to one natured function. now the way these...
  24. O

    How does the gradient of the graph compare to the W force

    Homework Statement How does the gradient of the graph compare to the weight force? The graph is a Mass vs 1/Acceleration graph (y axis = mass, x-axis = Acceleration, It was mentioned to do this.) Homework Equations Explain by referring to the formula for Newton's Second Law. The Attempt at a...
  25. T

    Discrete Graph Theory book or literature that dives into these concepts

    I need recommendations on literature to read. Basically i do not understand these section of Frank Harary's book on graph theory since the definition of what a boundary and a cycle vector is not clearly defined. I have googled literature on it but I am having a tough time finding the right...
  26. Eram Ahmed

    How to find the magnitude of Force from an A vs Mass Graph

    Homework Statement I have attached the graph which displays Acceleration vs Mass. It shows the acceleration of objects of different mass that experience the same force. I need to get the magnitude of the force from this. Homework Equations F= ma The Attempt at a Solution I used F=ma for...
  27. M

    MHB Point on Graph of Equation....2

    Determine if the given point lies on the graph of the equation. (a - 1, a + 1); y = x + 2 Let x = a - 1 Let y = a + 1 y = x + 2 a + 1 = a - 1 + 2 a + 1 = a + 1 Yes, the given point lies on the graph of y = x + 2. Correct?
  28. M

    MHB Point on Graph of Equation....1

    Determine if the given point lies on the graph of the equation. (a, 4a); y = 4x Solution: Let y = 4a Let x = a y = 4x 4a = 4a Yes, the point (a, 4a) lies on the graph of y = 4x. Correct?
  29. A

    Is Velocity Equal to a*t in an Acceleration vs Time Graph?

    is the velocity at t=0 in acceleration vs time graph must be 0 .please answer my question
  30. D

    Math Foundations -- Sign conventions in this soil pressure graph

    Hey guys, so I stumbled across this, and I'm kinda confused on how do they get the sign convention of the value. I've attached the figure and also the soil pressure for better reference. Take for example at C, how do they get the minus and positive sign convention? Thanks a bunch. P/S : Please...
  31. dat

    Find the transfer function for this signal flow graph

    Homework Statement Homework Equations Manson method The Attempt at a Solution I used Manson method. I am not sure this is the best result. can someone use MATLAB or some software to solve this quickly ??
  32. AdrianMachin

    Plot 3D graph of electric potential of a charged particle

    Homework Statement Plot the electric potential ##V(r)## due to a positively charged particle located at the origin of an XY plane. Homework Equations ##V=\frac 1 {4πε_0} \frac q r## The Attempt at a Solution I'm unfamiliar with 3D coordinates at this time, but I like to know how can I plot it...
  33. R

    Finding resistance and its change from a V-I graph

    Homework Statement The question reads: The following graph shows the relationship between voltage V and current I, through a particular electrical component. (The line in graph is straight, not showing properly in the photo) What is the electrical resistance of this component when the...
  34. No1_129848

    Force/time graph acceleration problem

    Homework Statement [/B] Figure 5-55 gives, as a function of time t, the force component Fx that acts on a 3.00 kg ice block that can move only along the x axis. At t = 0, the block is moving in the positive direction of the axis, with a speed of 3.0 m/s.What are its (a) speed and (b) direction...
  35. Vital

    Graph r = 6 cos() issues with plotting on xy-plane

    Homework Statement Hello! Last week I have came here for the help related to this problem. I am creating a new thread to describe the issue more precisely. I will be grateful for your help and explanation. I post the explanation for the book first accompanied by attached pictures, and below I...
  36. G

    Angular Momentum Incorrect Graph?

    1. Homework Statement Determine the total magnitude of angular momentum Ho of the particle about point O. The velocity of the particle is 5.5 m/s.Homework Equations Ho= r x mv The Attempt at a Solution The answer is 43.04. My question is, isn't the graph wrong? If you take the magnitude of the...
  37. P

    MHB Understanding Two Graph Theory Problems

    Hi! I'm struggling with these two problems: 1. If for whichever two vertices a and b in the graph G there is only one simple path from a to b, then the graph is a tree. Eh... isn't this part of the definition for a tree? I really don't even know where to start with proving this statements...
  38. kroni

    A Is Your Graph Homeomorphic to a Sphere?

    Hello, I want to prove that a graph represent a manifold, for this i take the opposites edges of a vertex (edge connected between vertex connected to the current vertex) and this subgraph need to be homeomorphic for example to the 1-sphere if i want a 2 manifold. This criterion ensure that my...
  39. Vital

    How is the xy curve formed from the rθ curve?

    Homework Statement Hello! I will be grateful for your help in deciphering the meaning of a paragraph from the book. I honestly don't understand how they got the semi-circle on the xy graph by transferring it from rθ graph. Homework Equations I attach the screen shot from the book. The Attempt...
  40. K

    B How can I accurately sketch a complex graph with functions like 2x-⅜+¾e^-2x?

    Hi guys, I need some help on sketching graph complex functions such as ( 2x-⅜+¾e^-2x). Can someone please help me on sketching a graph like the one that I mentioned above. Is there any useful videos or website I can use. And please let me know if there are any good tips to get accurate...
  41. Z

    Veocity time graph for a tennis ball during a rally?

    Hi all, I am trying to draw a velocity time graph for a tennis ball during a rally. I am aware that the horizontal component of the velocity/speed will be constant, assuming negligable air resistance, and that the vertical component of the velocity will be a sawtooth shape. However I am unsure...
  42. M

    B Graph of lines going through the origin

    Here is an explanation about drawing the graphs of linear lines which, I think, incorrect. So would you check it? "If graph, such as y=7x, goes through the origin, it has only one intercept, and other points will be needed for graphing." I think other points will not be needed because lines...
  43. Saracen Rue

    B Area under the curve of a Polar Graph

    Hello all! I'm just wanting a quick clarification on how finding the area under a polar graph works. Say we have the polar graph of ##r\left(\theta \right)=\frac{\arctan \left(2\theta \right)}{\theta }## as shown below: I know that the area under the graph between ##0## and ##\frac{\pi...
  44. ElectricRay

    Determine a function and derivative from a given graph

    Homework Statement I have given two graphs which i try to show in the picture here. The question into find u'(1) and v'(5) Homework Equations So the relevant equations here are the Product Rule and the Quotient Rule, which I know and is not the big problem here. I think (but imnot sure) the...
  45. hemakorn

    How can i find energy loss from acceleration vs time graph

    I use accelerometer for find an acceleration vs time graph from drop test. how can i find energy loss from acceleration vs time graph thank you
  46. V

    Why does not this Erdos-Renyi C code work?

    Homework Statement I need to write an Erdos-Renyi random graph, by using the adjacency matrix (or alternatively list) and calculate the fitness of the graph. Definition: G(n, p) is a random graph with n vertices where each possible edge has probability p of existing.Homework Equations The...
  47. Vital

    Graphs of sin and cos, how to set points for x values

    Homework Statement Hello! I am at the topic on graphing trigonometric functions. Exercises are rather easy at this point, but I have a problem deciphering how authors of the book choose points for x values. Please, take a look at few examples (including screen shots I attach), and, please...
  48. A

    B Do all the peaks and valleys of f have f'=0

    I learned in the earlier chapters that peaks and valleys of a fxn have points where f'=0 (i marked them with red x). A few chapters later it said if a fxn has 2 roots, then f'=0 (still the 1st graph). So does that mean if the graph of a fxn is like the 2nd graph, the peaks and valleys are not...
  49. Bunny-chan

    Understanding Motion Graphs: Converting Units and Interpreting Results

    Homework Statement I'm having some issues with the following exercise: The graph below represents the marking of a vehicle speedometer in funtion of time. Elaborate the corresponding graphs of acceleration and space traveled in function of time. What is the average acceleration of the vehicle...
  50. I

    I Can Division by Zero Be Solved in Mathematics?

    First of all, I didn't know where to put this in general math or differential equations. Let's start with the basic, x/0 = α. Where α is every number and decimal number from -∞ to +∞, by rearranging, we get x = 0α, x= 0, therefore only 0/0 = α. Now, we can integrate this with graphs. Take the...
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