Author a formula with physical units sub-type

This sub-type is authored by selecting the Formula with physical units option from the Sub-type drop-down list during mathematical formula question authoring.

Examples of accepted syntax for defining the Answer field value for this sub-type are:

  • 6 mg

  • 2*t m/s

  • sin(x) m/s^2

  • (3*t^2+1) km/hr

The formula with physical units sub-type Answer field:

  • Accepts a combination of numeric quantities, algebraic formulas, unit dimensions, and physical units.

  • Is recommended when the student is required to specify the physical units for their response.

  • Recognizes response equivalence, and only recognizes physical unit equivalents as equivalent responses if the units within the student response are recognized by Möbius (check out Author a question using recognized physical units).

Example of this sub-type

  • Question statement:

A particle moves along the x-axis such that its position x after t seconds (s) is ‌t2 meters (m).

Give the expression for the particle's velocity at time t.

  • Answer field syntax:

2*t m/s

Example of this sub-type with an algorithm

  • Question statement:

A particle moves along the x-axis such that its position x after t seconds (s) is ‌$a t2 meters (m).

Give the expression for the particle's velocity at time t.

  • Algorithm:

$a=2+rint(5); $b=2*$a;

  • Answer field syntax:

$b*t m/s