General Format for Solving ProblemsProblem #: __________ Course: __________ Name: _______________________________________________________________________GivenEither write out the complete problem statement, including all sketches,graphs, circuits, etc., or summarize the given information by showing asmuch of the given information as possible on a sketch, such as dimensions,weight, forces, angles, or density, and listing any other significantinformation. Do not add any new or calculated information to this section._____________________________________________________________FindList all information that is to be determined in the problem. If the problemis lengthy and has multiple parts, state what is to be found before each part._____________________________________________________________SolutionShow completely all steps necessary for the solution.Hints for clear solutions:1. Always include units.2. Maintain at least 3 significant digits in all calculations.3. Use SI prefixes with answers whenever possible.4. Underline or box the required answers.5. Express the formula being applied before substituting actual valuesinto the formula.Poor example: Good example:24/8 = 3.4 x = 24 mt = 7 msv = x/t = 24/7v = 3.43 km/s6. Whenever possible, the variables in a solution should be shown on acorresponding figure. For example, if you are solving for a force Fapplied to a beam at an angle β, both F and β should be labeled onthe beam.7. Be neat!8. Use pencils rather than pens. Erase any
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