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The term ''running an algorithm'' I use to mean doing a set of calculations: | The term ''running an algorithm'' I use to mean doing a set of calculations: | ||
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==== What do you need to know to run an algorithm in an examination? ==== | |||
# You need to understand the meanings of all variables to an extent that you are able to assign correct values to them. | # You need to understand the meanings of all variables to an extent that you are able to assign correct values to them. | ||
# You need to be able to write down the steps in the algorithm. | # You need to be able to write down the steps in the algorithm. | ||
# You need to be able to run the algorithm. | # You need to be able to run the algorithm. | ||
==== For example, here's a 'run' of the algorithm for slving for the forces at joint B in the Nodal Analysis key example: ==== | |||
Revision as of 16:50, 23 December 2020
The term running an algorithm I use to mean doing a set of calculations:
What do you need to know to run an algorithm in an examination?
- You need to understand the meanings of all variables to an extent that you are able to assign correct values to them.
- You need to be able to write down the steps in the algorithm.
- You need to be able to run the algorithm.