Just like in school, this puzzle cache will have you using your
readin', 'ritin', and 'rithmatic. The posted coordinates are not
for the cache itself, but are for a nearby bastion of learning. In
order to locate the cache, you will need to solve for the location
of a monument that will allow you to decrypt the physical location
of the cache. The cache is approximately 0.6 mi from the posted
coordinates.
To obtain the coordinates of the monument, you will need to make
use of your mathematical skills by solving two straightforward
problems. It will help you to be mindful of significant figures
when attempting these problems.
Solve the following problem for the N coordinate:
Dr. Reed Ox, a chemist of great potential, wants to
prepare 5 L of a hydrochloric acid (HCl(aq))
solution at a concentration of 0.7879382 M. How much 10 M
HCl(aq) would he need to dilute to prepare the
solution at the proper concentration? You will need the following
equation: M1V1 = M2V2.
The North coordinate is the first 7 numerical digits of the correct
answer.
Time-of-flight mass spectrometry, a method for analyzing the
mass-to-charge ratio of ions, is based upon the simple physics of
kinetic energy. Solve the following problem for the W
coordinate:
What would be the kinetic energy of a 16 kg bowling ball
traveling at a speed of 997.4031 m/sec? You will need the following
equation: KE = 1/2 mv2. The West
coordinate is the first 7 numerical digits of the correct
answer.
At the coordinates above, you will find a stone monument
relating the story of a little girl. You will need to use the
monument to answer the following questions, which will give you the
North and West coordinates, respectively. Spell your answers down,
alongside the numerical legend.
Question 1: What is the girl's name?
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The first coordinate is N SH GN.NOA
Question 2: Where, according to the stone, was the girl located
when legendary events transpired?
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The second coordinate is W PO LI.OPN
The cache is a .50 cal ammo can. Please ensure that it is well
hidden. GPS reception can be a little spotty at the cache location,
but I've triangulated the coords. Spend some time searching, or
look at the hint. I think the location is pretty self-evident once
you're in the neighborhood.
I've included a nice FTF prize for this one, so enjoy!