The first step in solving a homework problem in the physical ...

[HCHenry]

The first step in solving a homework problem in the physical sciences should be to
 
  a. state the principle that is related to the problem.
  b. estimate the solution.
  c. identify what information is given and what is asked for.
  d. make a drawing of the problem.

Question 2

All of the following indicate that an author may be omitting information except
 
  a. incomplete comparisons.
  b. unspecified nouns and pronouns.
  c. sentences written in the active voice.
  d. the absence of contradictory evidence.

[mrphibs]

Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

c