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

[Marty Weiss <martweiss@comcast.net>]

Could be a Bic?  (pen)  then the answer is cm

On Oct 15, 2014, at 12:56 PM, Bill Nettles wrote:

> -> -----Original Message-----
> -> From: Phys-l [mailto:phys-l-bounces@www.phys-l.org] On Behalf Of John
> -> Denker
> -> > 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.
>
> If you were in Texas, the answer would be A. "Each of my cattle pens is 20 miles long, but only because I don't want my cows mixing with my neighbor's bull."  :)
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