An aerospace engineer writes an algorithm to simulate the atmospheric entry of a descent capsule. The simulation runs smoothly to completion with no syntax or runtime errors, but the simulated capsule is shown landing in the ocean instead of the desert due to an incorrect sign in the drag force equation.
Explain what is meant by a logic error in this context.
159 exam-style questions on Edexcel GCSE Computer Science Algorithms, covering Constructs for solving problems, Variables, constants and data structures, Arithmetic, relational and logical operators, Tracing algorithm output with trace tables, Types of error and correcting logic errors, Standard algorithms (sorts and searches), and Evaluating algorithm fitness and efficiency. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.