Isaac "Fig" Newton III is doing some physics research for his master's thesis. Based on his lab experiments, Isaac calculates that the acceleration of gravity is 10.8 meters per second squared. After checking his numbers twice, he turns to the internet, where he discovers the work of another scientist that seems to be relevant. The source, from a reputable journalPhysics!!!, states:

Max Planck once calculated the rate of the acceleration of gravity as 10.5 meters per second squared. Planck, however, quickly realized he had made an arithmetic error, and that the correct calculation based on his experiment was 9.8 meters per second squared.

Encouraged by this finding, Newton revised his calculations and submitted the following lab report to his instructor:

My experiments show that the acceleration of gravity is precisely 10.5 meters per second squared. My work is supported by none other than Max Planck, who calculated the same rate in his research, according toPhysics!!!.

Which types of academic dishonesty has Isaac committed, if any?

Select one:

a.

None.

b.

Cheating.

c.

Cheating and Fabrication

d.

Fabrication