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10 Golden Rules for Approaching Numerical Problems in

Physics
1. Small logical steps, never write down anything which is untrue!
2. Always state what is known (The box is 500g)
3. Convert all quantities to base SI units if required (Actually the box is 0.5kg)
4. Draw a diagram
5. State the equations in their normal form
6. Re-arrange the equations as required
7. Substitute numbers (Base units)
8. Press buttons on calculator
9. Write down the answer
10. Remember the units
11. Check that you remembered the units
12. Did I mention about the units?

10 Golden Rules for Approaching Numerical Problems in


Physics
1. Small logical steps, never write down anything which is untrue!
2. Always state what is known (The box is 500g)
3. Convert all quantities to base SI units if required (Actually the box is 0.5kg)
4. Draw a diagram
5. State the equations in their normal form
6. Re-arrange the equations as required
7. Substitute numbers (Base units)
8. Press buttons on calculator
9. Write down the answer
10. Remember the units
11. Check that you remembered the units
12. Did I mention about the units?

10 Golden Rules for Approaching Numerical Problems in


Physics
1. Small logical steps, never write down anything which is untrue!
2. Always state what is known (The box is 500g)
3. Convert all quantities to base SI units if required (Actually the box is 0.5kg)
4. Draw a diagram
5. State the equations in their normal form
6. Re-arrange the equations as required
7. Substitute numbers (Base units)
8. Press buttons on calculator
9. Write down the answer
10. Remember the units
11. Check that you remembered the units
12. Did I mention about the units?

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