Mechanics
1. What is the 1st set in a mathematical modelling process? - Answer>>-Setup
mathematical model, assumptions and variables
2. What is the 2nd step in a mathematical modelling process? - Answer>>-
Solve and interpret
3. What is the 3rd step in a mathematical modelling process? - Answer>>-Ask
is your answer reasonable?
4. If the answer to the 3rd step in the mathematical modelling process is yes
then what is the 4th? - Answer>>-Reconsider assumption
5. If the answer to the 3rd step in the mathematical modelling process is no
then what is the 4th? - Answer>>-Report solution
6. What is the particle model? - Answer>>-Dimensions of the object are
negligible
7. What is the rod model? - Answer>>-All dimensions apart from one are
negligible, like a pole or beam
8. What is the lamina model? - Answer>>-Object with area but negligible
thickness, like a sheet of paper
9. What is the uniform body model? - Answer>>-Mass is distributed evenly
10.What is the light object model? - Answer>>-Mass of the object is small
compared to other masses
11.What is the inextensible string model? - Answer>>-A string that does not
stretch under load
12.What is the wire model? - Answer>>-Rigid thin length of metal