What This Document Is
This is the first homework assignment (HW1: Math) for Introduction to Physics (PHYS 111N) at Old Dominion University, due January 31, 2021. It focuses on working with very large and very small numbers, specifically using powers of ten and scientific notation. The assignment includes two graded parts (Part A and Part B) with numerical answer submissions.
Why This Document Matters
This assignment is for students enrolled in PHYS 111N. It’s designed to ensure students have a foundational understanding of scale and notation, which is crucial for representing and manipulating physical quantities throughout the course. Successfully completing this homework is a prerequisite for understanding more complex physics concepts.
Common Limitations or Challenges
This document *is* the assignment itself. It does not provide extensive background reading or detailed explanations of the underlying mathematical principles. Students are expected to have some prior familiarity with exponents and scientific notation. It does not offer solutions or detailed walkthroughs – only the problems themselves and a grading policy.
What This Document Provides
The document includes:
* Two quantitative problems requiring calculations with powers of ten and scientific notation.
* A grading policy outlining late submission rules.
* Hints for solving the problems, focusing on exponent rules.
* Example calculations demonstrating scientific notation multiplication.
* Correct answers for Part A and Part B (for self-checking).
This preview does *not* include a full explanation of scientific notation, step-by-step solutions to the problems, or additional practice exercises.
