The graph of a vs. m is an inverse power law. If a vs m^-1 is graphed, you will get a straight line. What does the slope of this graph show?

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I have everything graphed out, but I have no idea what the graph of a vs m^-1 is supposed to tell me

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This is about Newton's second law of motion. A weight is attached to a pulley and is pulling a cart.

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Also for this one, there is a constant force of 10.3N

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ganeshie8 · Answer

$\color{red}{F} = ma \implies a = \color{red}{F}*(1/m)$

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Compare that with the equation of straight line
$$y = \color{red}{m}*x$$