Help with Simple Problem: Match Objects to Size Scales

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The problem involves matching various objects to their corresponding size scales, which are expressed in meters. The objects include a window pane, a twig, a proton, a hair, an oil molecule, and a robin, with specific size scale options provided.

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  • Exploratory, Assumption checking, Problem interpretation

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  • Participants discuss their attempts at matching the objects to the size scales, with some suggesting specific letters for certain objects and questioning the fairness of the options provided for the twig.

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Some participants have offered guidance on specific matches, while others express uncertainty about certain objects, particularly the twig. There is no explicit consensus on the correct answers, and the discussion reflects a variety of interpretations and attempts.

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The original poster has a limited number of attempts in an automated system and has already used several tries, which adds pressure to find the correct matches. There is also mention of the possibility of using 'N' for "none of the above," which some participants are considering.

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I need help with a very simple problem. Here it is:

8. [2pt] Match the object with the size scale.
(E.g., if the first corresponds to B, and the others to C, enter BCCCCC)
1) Thickness of a window pane.
2) Diameter of a twig.
3) Diameter of a proton.
4) Diameter of a hair.
5) Size of an oil molecule
6) Size of a robin.

A. 1e-1 m (decimeter)
B. 1e-9 m
C. 1e-2 m (centimeter)
D. 1e-15 m
E. 1e-4 m (tenth of a millimeter)
F. 1e-3 m (millimeter)

Note that you can put in N, meaning "none of the above"


Now, what I have so far is:
CFDBBA (incorrect)

I have 20 tries on an automated system for this, but I wasted 10 when I thought you could only put a letter once, and 9 more thinking there were no Ns. Any help?
 
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4 is definitely E (not B) : hair is usually 50 to 100 microns in diameter.

I'd try CFDEBA and if that fails, CCDEBA (you can have thick twigs)
 
Windowpane, proton and molecule are correct.

a twig could be either cm or mm, I think that one is unfair, but you get to try both.
 
Chi Meson said:
Windowpane, proton and molecule are correct.

a twig could be either cm or mm, I think that one is unfair, but you get to try both.

I have one try left.
Make that 0 tries left.
 

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