Representing and Analysing Data (VCE SSCE Physics): Quizzes
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Which axis should the independent variable be plotted on?
Which axis should the independent variable be plotted on?
Horizontal axis (x-axis)
What percentage of available space should data points occupy on each axis?
What percentage of available space should data points occupy on each axis?
More than 50%
What do horizontal uncertainty bars on a graph represent?
What do horizontal uncertainty bars on a graph represent?
Uncertainty in independent variable
To linearise data with a parabolic relationship , what should you do?
To linearise data with a parabolic relationship , what should you do?
Square the independent variable
Must a line of best fit pass through the origin?
Must a line of best fit pass through the origin?
No, unless physical reason expects it
What is the formula for calculating gradient of a straight line?
What is the formula for calculating gradient of a straight line?
When calculating gradient, why choose points far apart on the line?
When calculating gradient, why choose points far apart on the line?
Reduces effect of errors
How are the units of a gradient determined?
How are the units of a gradient determined?
Vertical axis units / horizontal units
What physical quantity does the gradient of a speed vs. time graph represent?
What physical quantity does the gradient of a speed vs. time graph represent?
Magnitude of acceleration
If a line doesn't pass through the origin when physically expected to, what does this indicate?
If a line doesn't pass through the origin when physically expected to, what does this indicate?
Systematic error