Re: [Phys-L] problems with the teaching of algebra

[Bernard Cleyet <bernard@cleyet.org>]

On 2014, Oct 11, , at 17:33, John Denker <jsd@av8n.com> wrote:

> > 2. Which of the following units would be most appropriate for
> > measuring the length of a pen?
> > A: Miles
> > B: Meters
> > C: Micrometers
> > D: Centimeters 
>
> My answer:  B.
> Each of the horse pens is 5 meters long.
> The hog pen is about 20 meters long.
>
> ____

Push back?

Another practice exam. 

Which is most appropriate for the weight of a pencil?  


bc doesn’t think anyone will think it’s an optics question.