The Analytical Method Define the Problem Diagram and Describe Apply Theory and Equations Simplify Assumptions Solve Necessary Problems Verify Accuracy
Applied to Homework: Define the Problem Diagram and Describe State what’s Given Define what’s to Find, including units Diagram and Describe Draw a sketch Include given dimensions State what you know
Applied to Homework... Apply Theory and Equations Simplify Assumptions Identify primary relationship/equation Identify related equations Decide what you don’t know… Simplify Assumptions Define assumptions Reduce/rearrange equations
Applied to Homework… Solve Necessary Problems Verify Accuracy Solve equations for results Include UNITS!!! Verify Accuracy Is the result reasonable? Is the result possible?
Homework Example A concrete cylinder, 0.6 m in diameter, 2 m long, has a density of 2.4 Mg/m3. Determine the weight of the cylinder, in pounds.