2006-10-31 05:25:21 · 4 answers · asked by melanie m 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
It is linear. That means, for every change in the value on one axis, the other axis changes a constant amount.
In the case of the temperature scales...
F = 32 + (C * 1.8)
So, for each increase of 1 degree C, F increases by constant value of 1.8. (the 32 is the Y intercept)
2006-10-31 05:38:13 · answer #1 · answered by Wundt 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the slope of the line.
If the slope is equal to zero, then there is no relationship between the two scales (a horizontal line parallel to the horizontal axis).
If the slope is equal to infinity, then there is also no relationship between the two scales(a vertical line parallel to the vertical axis).
If the slope is less than zero, there is an negative correlation between the two scales (line starts up and falls).
If the slop is greater than zero, then there is a positive correlation between the two scales(lines starts low and goes up).
If the slope is one, then there is a perfect positive correlation between the two scales.
If the slope is negative one, then there is a prefect negative correlation between the two scales.
Hope this helps.
2006-10-31 06:21:37 · answer #2 · answered by EruditeGuy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Linear relationship.
2006-10-31 05:27:44 · answer #3 · answered by Roadkill 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's *linear* âº
Doug
2006-10-31 05:27:43 · answer #4 · answered by doug_donaghue 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋