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[Phys-L] Re: Ambiguous Question



Forum for Physics Educators <PHYS-L@list1.ucc.nau.edu> on Wednesday,
November 16, 2005 at 3:36 PM -0700 wrote:
I would be inclined to give this student full credit (as well as all the
others who answered 17 m even if they didn't give the CM information).

Comments?

What is obvious to the instructor is not obvious to the "under pressure
rookie student". The professor needs to read the legendary story about
measuring the height of a building using a baraometer.

The Prof goofed and needs to accept all reasonable answers to the question
as written, not as intended.

Been there, done that!

Ken Fox
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