OSU Ph212 solution Format

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

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

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

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

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