Corrections to the Australian Physics Olympiad Questions and Solutions

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The forum discussion addresses corrections to the Australian Physics Olympiad questions and solutions, highlighting issues such as quibbles regarding solutions, suggestions for clearer problem descriptions, and the acceptance of alternative solutions. A tally matrix indicates the frequency of issues across various years, with significant errors noted that could lead to incorrect marking. Contributors have reached out to asi.edu.au for clarification and responses regarding these criticisms.

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Classification of issues:
[1*] Quibble regarding the solution.
[2*] Clearer problem description suggested.
[3*] Alternative solution should be accepted
[4*] Significant error, likely leading to incorrect marking.
Tally matrix:

Year1*2*3*4*

20193000

20172202

20161120

20152213

20140101

20131001

20120000

20111010

20102011

20091010

Total13668

2019
https://www.asi.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/ASOE_Physics_2019-answers.pdf
Q11 c) [1*]
“If Jackie moves more quickly, the force of Object 1 on Object 2 is larger and can exceed the maximum force due to...

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@haruspex : have you contacted the folks at asi.edu.au to make them aware of these criticisms, and give them the opportunity (possibly) to respond? If not, I'll do so.
 
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strangerep said:
@haruspex : have you contacted the folks at asi.edu.au to make them aware of these criticisms, and give them the opportunity (possibly) to respond? If not, I'll do so.
I emailed them last Saturday. No response yet.

Edit: As a result of your question I sent a second email. This time I got an out-office-response and an alternative email address, so I'm trying that.
 
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Can you help me on solving the post on hw, Hitting the rocket please?
 
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Can you help me on solving the post on hw, Hitting the rocket please?
If you want a particular contributor to post on a thread, just make a post there that includes "@username", e.g. @haruspex.