Practice Final Exam 2002 Introduction To Chemical Engineerin

Practice Final Examche 2002 Introduction To Chemical Engineering Compu

Practice Final Examche 2002 Introduction To Chemical Engineering Compu

Practice Final Exam ChE 2002 Introduction to Chemical Engineering Computing Part 1 Circle all answers that are correct; there can be 0 to 5 correct answers. 1. (5 points) Which of the statements below is true? a) A subroutine cannot open a message box b) A subroutine can only return ONE value to an open spreadsheet c) A subroutine can insert a new spreadsheet d) A subroutine cannot use a function e) A subroutine can use either a function and/or another subroutine 2. (5 points) Which of the statements below is false regarding Macro Recording? a) The macro recorder creates a subroutine that can format a table b) The macro recorder creates a function that generates a plot in an open worksheet c) The macro recorder creates VBA code that can calculate a formula by using values from a spreadsheet d) The macro recorder creates VBA code for a user-defined function within a subroutine e) The macro recorder creates a subroutine that assigns a variable type in a message box 3. (10 points) If the VBA code below was complete, what is the value of TodaysValue assuming ? Show the calculation the computer would do. Dim Values(1 To 10, 1 To 10) As Single For i = 1 To 10 For j = 1 To 10 Values(i, j) = (i+50) / (k * j) Next j Next i TodaysValue = Values(3, 2) After the code has executed what is the value of the variable TodaysValue ? TodaysValue = __________ Part 2 Programming Exercises Note: Prepare all of your programming solutions in ONE Excel workbook. Put EACH PROBLEM on a SEPARATE WORKSHEET . Save the workbook with your name, for example Last First Final Exam.xlsm . Submit your Excel workbook on D2L in the electronic drop box designated for the Final Exam. Problem 1 (20 points) Using Sheet1 of your Excel workbook, write a user defined function with an statement to evaluate the following function,: Use your user defined function to plot fromto . Problem 2 (20 points) On Sheet2 of your workbook, find the number of real roots of the following polynomial using a user defined function: Remembering that the number of real roots equals the number of times the polynomial crosses the x-axis, find the roots by plotting the polynomial on the interval . List the number and approximate value of the roots you find: 1. Number of real roots = _________________________ 2. Approximate value of roots = ______________________________________________ Problem 3 (35 points) The Maclaurin series for the inverse hyperbolic tangent is given by Using Sheet3 of your workbook, create a UserForm that allows the user to 1. Choose the option to write the n th term of the series on the worksheet 2. Choose the option to write the sum of the first n-terms on the worksheet 3. Make the OK CommandButton and the OptionButton for the sum of the n-terms as the default buttons 4. Create a button on the spreadsheet that starts the UserForm For use your program on Sheet3 to calculate: 1. The value of the 10 th term in the series: ____________________ 2. The sum of the first 10 terms in the series: ___________________

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The assignment entails a comprehensive assessment of knowledge in chemical engineering computing, particularly focusing on VBA programming within Excel. It involves multiple-choice questions on subroutines, macro recording, and VBA code, along with a series of programming exercises designed to evaluate proficiency in creating user-defined functions, root-finding algorithms, and interactive UserForms. This essay provides detailed solutions and insights into each component.

Part 1: Multiple Choice and Code Analysis

The first segment comprises five multiple-choice questions. The goal is to evaluate understanding of VBA subroutines and macro recording, as well as performing a specific calculation based on a provided code snippet.

The initial question tests knowledge about subroutines, highlighting their ability to open message boxes, return values, insert spreadsheets, and use functions. The correct answer here is e), as subroutines can invoke functions and call other subroutines, but cannot directly open message boxes, which are typically invoked via functions or commands within subroutines.

The second question examines macro recording. It is false that the macro recorder creates functions that generate plots because macro recording primarily captures actions such as formatting tables or calculating formulas, but not complex graphical outputs directly. Therefore, the correct choice indicating a false statement is b).

The third question involves analyzing a VBA code snippet to calculate the value of a variable after the completion of nested loops involving arrays. Given the incomplete code sample, assuming the variable 'k' was set prior, the computer's calculation involves iterating through 'i' and 'j' indices, assigning values to the array, and retrieving the specific value at position (3, 2).

Moving to programming exercises, the first task involves creating a user-defined function to evaluate a mathematical function and plotting it over a specified interval. This requires defining a function in VBA that computes the value of the function at given points and using Excel's charting tools.

The second problem asks for identifying the number of real roots of a polynomial by coding a function that counts x-axis crossings. This involves evaluating the polynomial across an interval, plotting it, and visually or programmatically determining the roots.

The third exercise is more complex, requiring building a UserForm in VBA that allows selecting options to calculate either a term or the sum of a series, both derived from the Maclaurin expansion of the inverse hyperbolic tangent function. This involves designing the UserForm with radio buttons, command buttons, and writing VBA code to perform calculations based on user selections.

Overall, the core skills tested include VBA programming for functions, plotting, root-finding, and creating interactive UserForms, which are essential tools for chemical engineering computation applications.

Part 2: Detailed Implementation and Analysis

Implementing the described tasks involves sophisticated VBA scripting. For the first problem, a function named 'EvaluateFunction' can be coded in VBA. For example, if the function is sin(x), the VBA code would be:

Function EvaluateFunction(x As Double) As Double


EvaluateFunction = Sin(x)


End Function

This function can then be used in Excel cells, and a scatter plot can be generated over the desired interval. Automating plotting involves VBA code to define the range, evaluate points, and create a chart object.

The second problem requires a root counting function that evaluates the polynomial at multiple points, detects sign changes, and counts zero crossings, indicative of roots. For instance, evaluating the polynomial p(x) at small increments and counting how many times p(x) changes sign helps determine the number of roots; the approximate locations are then identified where sign changes occur.

The third problem involves creating a UserForm with two options: to write the nth term and the sum of the first n terms. Using VBA, the UserForm contains radio buttons for these options and an OK button. When triggered, the VBA code calculates the nth term of the Maclaurin series for the inverse hyperbolic tangent, expressed as:

\[

\text{Term}_n = \frac{1}{2n - 1} \left( \frac{1}{n} \right)

\]

and the sum of the first n terms:

\[

\text{Sum}_n = \frac{1}{2} \ln\left( \frac{1 + x}{1 - x} \right)

\]

at x, adjusted for series convergence \(|x|

In conclusion, mastery over VBA scripting—creating functions, automating charts, performing numerical root-finding, and designing interactive UserForms—is critical for chemical engineering computation tasks. These skills facilitate efficient data analysis, algorithm implementation, and interactive modeling within Excel.

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