Physics Blogger

       In science class, we collect data and show the relationship of the data by using a graph. Graphs range from linear to rational to all the others. So far, in my class, we have only gone over the linear graphs and the rational graphs.        Within linear graphs, there are graphs that show a relationship that is directly proportionate, directly linear and no relation. In a linear graph that is directly proportionate, the line is straight and crosses the y-axis at zero. This indicates that the rate of change is constant and that when the x value is zero, the y value is also zero. On the other hand, in a directly linear relationship, the line is straight but does not cross the y-axis at zero. This shows that the rate of change of the data is constant and that when x is zero, y is something other than zero. For example, when I did the Hex Nut lab in physics, the y was not zero, it was 16.4. This y intercept represents the total mass of the container and hex nuts when there is zero

       Sometimes, I ask myself, "What is the limit? What is the limit to learning? To gaining information? To understanding bodies of facts upon facts? Is there a boundary that will stop me? Will I learn so much information to the point where I am incapable of learning more?" Sometimes, I would like the answer to be yes. That way, I do not need to work so hard in school. But at the end, I always come to the conclusion of no. There is no limitation that keeps a person from learning. There is no limit nor will there ever be. However, there is one thing that is capable of detaining us though, and that is ourselves. There is no line that we cannot cross to learn more information. But, sometimes, we create that line for ourselves. That line that separates us from grasping knowledge.       The people who create that line are the ones who set it for themselves. They are the ones who think that what they know is what they know and anything more than that is impossible for them t