APPM 2350    FALL 2011    Project1    Grade Sheet

Student Names:

Recitation Numbers:

(        ) Introduction ~ 8

(        ) Problem Statement / Math Model ~ 15

           Description of real world problem; Mathematical model of problem; Assumptions;

(        ) Parametrization /Plot of Paths ~ 20

            Correct parametrization for line, quarter-circle, cycloid; Brief explanation of how parameters for the cycloid were computed; Correct plot of paths overlayed (and labeled);

(        ) Length of Paths ~ 15

            Integrals used; Correct values and units; How integrals were computed (e.g. Mathematica, by hand in the Appendix,...)

(        ) Comparison and Computation of Travel Time ~ 20

           Integrals used; Correct values and units; How integrals were computed (e.g. Mathematica, by hand in the Appendix,...); Comparison of results;

(        ) Extra Credit (up to 5 points)

            Correct Physics concepts; Correct final speeds;

(        ) Conclusion ~ 8

(        ) Report Style / Format / Presentation ~ 14

            Paper organization; Easy to read and follow ideas; Spelling; Grammar; Quality of work; No unnecessary information; etc...

(        ) Total