how science works: graphs
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How Science works: Graphs. Learning Objectives You should learn :. About different types of graphs, How to draw them when you are doing your practical work, How to interpret the different shapes. Drawing a graph. When should I draw a bar-chart …?. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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How Science works:
GraphsGraphs
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• About different types of graphs,
• How to draw them when you are doing your practical work,
• How to interpret the different shapes.
Learning Objectives
You should learn :
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Drawing a graphWhen should
I draw a bar-chart…?
…and when should I draw a line-graph?
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Drawing a graph
Look at the table of your results:
If this column has
• only certain fixed values,use a bar-chart: Red,Blue…
• a continuous range of values,use a line-graph: 2,4,6,8…
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Drawing a graph
What is the best way to draw a line-graph?
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5 steps in drawing a graph
1. Choose simple scales.
For example:1 large square = 1 newton (1 N)or1 large square = 2 N, or 5 N, or 10 NBut never choose an awkward scale, like 1 square = 3 N or 7 N
Choose a scale that will make your graph use most of the sheet of paper.
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5 steps in drawing a graph
1. Choose simple scales.
Put the dependent variable on the ‘y-axis’
and the independent variable on the ‘x-axis’
Lengthof
spring
Mass
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5 steps in drawing a graph
2. Plot the points neatly.
To mark the points we usually use an X
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Re-check each one before your next step.
Usually you need 5 or more points for the graph.
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5 steps in drawing a graph
3. If the points form a straight line…
…draw the best straight line through them
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Check that it looks to be the best straight line.
‘line of best fi
t’
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5 steps in drawing a graph
4. If the points form a curve…
…draw a free-hand curve of best fit
Do not join the points like a ‘dot-to-dot’.
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5 steps in drawing a graph
5. If a point is not on the line…
…use your apparatus to check this measurement again
You can decide to ignore anomalous points.
This is called an anomalous point.
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5 steps in drawing a graph
In summary:
1. Choose good scales,with the dependent variable on the y-axis
2. Plot the points carefully
3. Draw a line of best fitusing a ruler for a straight line graph,
4. or draw free-hand for a curved graph
5. Check anomalous points.
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Let’s look at some examples of graphs
Types of graphs
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A straight line graph:
Types of graphs 1
An example would be the length of a spring against the weight on it.
weight
leng
th
leng
th
weight
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Types of graphs 2
A special case is when the straight line goes through the origin :
origin
In this case the two quantities are directly proportional.
If one doubles, then the other one also doubles.
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Types of graphs 2
If you think your graph should go through the origin, then draw it exactly through the origin.
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Types of graphs 2
Example 1:
the extension of a springagainst the weight on it.
exte
nsi
on
weight
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Types of graphs 2
Example 2:
the current in a resistoragainst the voltage across it.
curr
en
t
voltage
This illustrates Ohm’s Law.
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Types of graphs 3
A curved graph, rising :
The dependent variable rises quickly at first and then more slowly
Here are some examples:
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Types of graphs 3
Example 1:
the velocity of a falling objectagainst the time.
velo
city
time
Eventually the object will reach its terminal velocity.
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Types of graphs 3
Example 2:
the current in a filament lampagainst the voltage.
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en
t
voltage
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Types of graphs 4
A curved graph, falling : Inverse relationshipThe dependent variable falls quickly at first
and then more slowly
Here are some examples:
Hyperbola
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Types of graphs 4
Example 1:
the activity of a radioactive sourceagainst the time.
act
ivit
y
time
The time to fall to half is called the half-life.
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Types of graphs 4
Example 2:
the rate of change is shown by the gradient of the graph.
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time