Definition:Graph Paper

Definition

Graph paper is paper with ruled lines on it corresponding to the coordinate axes of the coordinate system in which one is planning to construct the graph of a mapping, for example.

Examples

Cartesian

This is an example of the conventional graph paper used for presenting graphs on a Cartesian plane:

Polar

This is an example of the sort of graph paper that would be used for presenting graphs on a polar plane:

Logarithmic

This is an example of graph paper that can be used for presenting graphs of functions of the form $y = a x^n$:

Semilogarithmic

This is an example of graph paper that can be used for presenting graphs of functions of the form $y = a^x$:

Also see

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Sources

• 1998: David Nelson: The Penguin Dictionary of Mathematics (2nd ed.) ... (previous) ... (next): graph: 1.
• 2008: David Nelson: The Penguin Dictionary of Mathematics (4th ed.) ... (previous) ... (next): graph: 1.