Lecture 14 Flashcards
1
Q
What is a model?
A
A scientific model is a scientific or mathematical concept of a physical thing
2
Q
Why use a model?
A
to create something that may not usually be seen or achievable, to simplify variables
3
Q
Key themes for models
A
define the problem, highlight variables of interest, variables can be altered, validates model
4
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What is a physical model?
A
A physical example of a concept eg creating a smaller model with the same volume water ratio and submersing it in water
5
Q
What is a mathematical model?
A
A maths equation or model to describe a theory eg simple walking model
6
Q
What is a computational model?
A
a complex maths model
7
Q
What is MBD?
A
Multibody dynamics
8
Q
What is cfd?
A
creates a 3d model visualising how an animal moves
