Chapter 8

Plotting

Abstract

Plots are an important part of engineering calculations because they allow visualization of data and equations. They are an important part of equation solving because they can help you select an initial guess for a solution. Plots also allow you to visualize trends in engineering data. This chapter will focus on using plots as a tool for visualization and solving of equations.

Keywords

Plotting; XY plot; polar plot; graphing; formatting; 3D plot; contour plot; Manning equation; tick marks; plot range; units; logarithmic scaling; trace; scaling; scale factor

Plots are an important part of engineering calculations because they allow visualization of data and equations. They are an important part of equation solving because ...

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