Suggestions for Problem Solving

Engineering is foremost, about problem solving. For most engineering problems, there is no unique method of procedure for finding solutions. Others, there is no unique solution to an engineering problem (Budhu, 2011)
Using the correct
units when performing the calculations; and Check whether your results are reasonable.

Step 4
ProblemSolving Procedure

Step 1

Read the problem

carefully; note or write down what is given and what you are required to find.

Devise a strategy to
find a solution. Determine what principles, concepts and equations are needed to solve the problem.

Step 3

Step 2

Draw clear diagrams

or sketches wherever possible.

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