Questions
Question 1
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What is the main purpose of Equation Order?
Question 2
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What does \(y'\) mean in Equation Order?
Question 3
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Identify another important piece of notation used in Equation Order.
Question 4
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Before doing a equation order calculation, what setup information should be written down?
Question 5
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State a central formula or test for Equation Order.
Question 6
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How is the formula or method in Equation Order interpreted rather than just memorised?
Question 7
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What is the order of dT/dt equals negative k times T minus T_s?
Question 8
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What is the order of m x double prime plus c x prime plus kx equals F of t?
Question 9
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What method choice is usually needed in a standard equation order question?
Question 10
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Use the notation of Equation Order to explain what is being calculated or tested.
Question 11
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Explain a common worked step in Equation Order.
Question 12
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What physical or modelling interpretation can Equation Order have?
Question 13
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Correct this mistake in Equation Order: Counting the number of terms.
Question 14
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Why is it important to check assumptions when using Equation Order?
Question 15
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Correct this second mistake in Equation Order: Counting powers as order.
Question 16
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What units, dimensions, or variable-dependence check is useful in Equation Order?
Question 17
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Correct this third mistake in Equation Order: Counting powers as order.
Question 18
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Design an exam solution plan for a multi-step equation order problem.
Question 19
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How could an incorrect setup affect a equation order result?
Question 20
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Give an exam-ready summary rule for Equation Order.