Confirming Data Table for Mars Lander Speed-Time Graph

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In summary, the task at hand was to plot a speed-time graph for the Mars lander and find its regression line, which was determined to be y=3.7x+20. This indicates that the initial speed was 20 m/s and the acceleration due to gravity on Mars is 3.7 m/s2. The data table provided was also confirmed to be accurate by using the equation with different values for x.
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Homework Statement



Plot on a graph the speed-time graph for the Mars lander (Fig 2.2) and find its regression line
This should be y=3.7x+20
This tells you the initial speed was 20 m/s
and the acceleration due to gravity on Mars is 3.7 m/s2


Homework Equations



y=mx + b

The Attempt at a Solution



I just need confirmation on my data table:
Time Speed
0 20
1 23.7
2 27.4
3 31.1
4 34.8
5 38.5
6 42.2
7 45.9
 
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Hello,

It's pretty straightforward to check the equation with your data. If you let x equal 1, 2, 3, etc., what do you get for y? Does the value of y you get from the equation agree with the value of y in the table?
 

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What is the formula for speed?

The formula for speed is speed = distance/time, where distance is the total distance traveled and time is the total time taken to travel that distance.

How do you calculate speed?

To calculate speed, you simply divide the distance traveled by the time taken to travel that distance. This will give you the average speed for that journey.

What units are used to measure speed?

The most common units used to measure speed are meters per second (m/s), kilometers per hour (km/h), and miles per hour (mph). However, other units such as feet per second (ft/s) and knots (nautical miles per hour) may also be used.

Can speed be negative?

Yes, speed can be negative. This usually occurs when an object is moving in the opposite direction of the positive direction. For example, if an object is moving west and the positive direction is east, its speed would be negative.

How does speed differ from velocity?

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