Updated submission instructions
The assignment specification has been
updated to include more detailed submission instructions.
Sample meta-file and input and output files
Click the links below for sample input and output files, as well as
the sample meta-file:
Using sqrt() and pow()
Since you will need to use the sqrt() and/or pow()
functions to do this assignment, you need to make sure you also do the
following:
1. Include the following line at the top of your source code:
#include <math.h>
2. When compiling your program, use the -lm switch:
gcc p1.c -lm
Q: What compiler will be used?
A: We will use g++ to compile your code. If something
goes wrong, we will use the compiler mentioned in your meta-file.
Q: What is the marking scheme?
A: For this assignment, it's 100% correctness. We will test your programs
on our own test cases, and how well the programs do on the test cases
will determine your mark.
Q: How big can N be for tasks 1 and 2?
A: Your programs will not be tested on unreasonably large N. Do not
worry about overflow. Just handle the general case (to recap, for task
1, N >= 2 and for task 2, N >= 0).
Q: What is the range of values for the co-ordinates?
Can they be negative?
A: The co-ordinates can be negative. Related to the question above,
do not worry about unreasonably large co-ordinates (in the absolute
sense).
Q: For task 2, should we assume that the squares'
edges are parallel/perpendicular to the x-axis and y-axis?
A: Yes.
Q: For task 2, should the edges of the bounding
rectangle lie on or just outside the edges of the outermost squares?
A: On.