For the first graph we had to input data for the distances and times of Earth, Pluto, and Jupiter. For Earth we had to figure out the average velocity, so we had to divide distance over time and that gave us the average velocity. Then we used the equation Vf=2Vave in order to find the final velocity for Earth. Then we used the equation A=(Vf-Vi)/(Ti-0) and it gave us our acceleration for all acceleration boxes.We followed these same steps for planets Pluto and Jupiter. The second graph above shows all the final velocities on the y-axis and on the x-axis it shows the time. Then we calculated the slopes for Earth, Pluto, and Jupiter. The slope for Earth on the graph is 9.8, Pluto is 0.61, and Jupiter is 26. This information will allow us to make further calculations if necessary in the future. Our group feels comfortable using excel, final velocity, average velocity, and acceleration calculations.
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out the average velocity, so we had to divide distance over time and that gave us the final velocity
final should be average, correct.
You have provided clear steps to this process. My intuition is that you understand the calculations and concepts.
Good job
Matt