OSU Ph212 solution Format

First Step Translate
A) explicit information from the problem
B) convert units if necessary
C) implied constants, i.e. g = 9.80 m/s2
D) draw a good diagram

Second Step Translate
A) draw a good diagram
B) implied constants, i.e. g = 9.80 m/s2
C) convert units if necessary
D) explicit information from the problem

Third Step Translate
A) implied constants, i.e. g = 9.80 m/s2
B) draw a good diagram
C) convert units if necessary
D) explicit information from the problem

Final Step Translate
A) explicit information from the problem
B) convert units if necessary
C) draw a good diagram
D) implied constants, i.e. g = 9.80 m/s2

First Equate Step
1) principles from the formula sheet
2) principles learned in prerequisite courses

First Equate Step
1) principles from the formula sheet
2) principles learned in prerequisite courses

Solve
1) solve equations simultaneously
2) if possible, enter numerical values last
3) always include units with any numbers
4) round-off to three significant digits