Warmup #1

L2 Measurement

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The first three questions refer to the material you were to read in preparation for the lesson. Questions one and two require you to write a three or four sentence response. Number three is a multiple choice question. Click in the appropriate circle. Questions 4 is your opportunity to suggest what we should emphasize today and how.

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1.

Do you believe that the metric system is superior to the previous systems of measure, such as the everyday system used in the United States?
Whatever your answer, what arguments would you use to persuade a person who has a different opinion.



2.

Estimate the number of seconds in a human "lifetime". We'll let you choose the definition of "lifetime."
Do all reasonable choices of "lifetime" give answers that have the same order of magnitude.




3.You find a formula for distance that reads: distance = 1/2 a t2, where t stands for time in minutes and d stands for distance in feet, and a is a constant.
You can be sure that the a must be measured in units of

foot

foot/second

foot/second2

The answer cannot be determined from what is given


4. Below is a space for your thoughts, including general comments about today's assignment (what seemed impossible, what reading didn't make sense, what we should spend class time on, what was "cool", etc.):




You may change your mind as often as you wish. When you are satisfied with your responses, click the SUBMIT button.

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