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I was wonder what units you would use to measure your motion through time?
How to label displacement through time
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In summary, the conversation was about measuring motion through time and space. The units used for time measurement are seconds, but it was mentioned that a second stands for the combined movement through space and time, which is equal to the speed of light. The metric used for this measurement is ##c\cdot t## and meters can be used for this purpose. Further information on this topic can be found in the Minkowski space article.
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How about seconds?
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I'm talking about movement through space combined with movement through time is equal to the speed of light. we measure time in seconds but what does a second actually stand for?anorlunda said:
How about seconds?
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It's actually ##c\cdot t## what we measure, so meter will do.physics_student16 said:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minkowski_space#Minkowski_metric
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Thank you this information is very helpfulfresh_42 said:
Related to How to label displacement through time
1. How do I label displacement through time using a graph?
To label displacement through time on a graph, you will need to plot the displacement (y-axis) against time (x-axis). Then, use a text box or label tool to add a label to the graph indicating the units for both displacement and time.
2. What is the purpose of labeling displacement through time?
The purpose of labeling displacement through time is to provide a visual representation of an object's or system's position over a period of time. This allows for better understanding and analysis of the data.
3. How do I determine the units for displacement and time when labeling?
The units for displacement will depend on the type of measurement being used, such as meters or centimeters. The units for time can be in seconds, minutes, or any other unit of time. It is important to use consistent units for both displacement and time when labeling.
4. Can I label displacement through time on a line graph?
Yes, displacement through time can be labeled on a line graph. Similar to a regular graph, you will need to plot displacement on the y-axis and time on the x-axis. Then, add a label to indicate the units for both displacement and time.
5. How do I label displacement through time when there are multiple data points?
If there are multiple data points, you can label each point with its corresponding displacement and time values. You can also use a line or curve to connect the data points and label it as the overall displacement through time for the system or object.
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