1.1i Flawless Calculation Flashcards

Learn how to do a flawless physics calculation.

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Step 1:

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Draw a picture before, during, and after

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Step 2:

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Make an inventory

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An inventory consists of

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quantities, directions, magnitudes, units, sig digs, unknown w/ units and sig digs

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Step 3:

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write formula

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Step 4:

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solve for unknown

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Step 5:

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substitute data and estimate the answer

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Step 6:

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calculate and record unrounded answer with units and quantity label

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Step 7:

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round and truncate answer to correct sig digs with units and quantity label

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Step 8:

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box answer

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