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Why mechanics uses models

Why mechanics uses models

Real ball simplified to a particle with downward acceleration g and air resistance ignored A model is a simplified version of a real situation. Modelling assumptions ignore smaller effects so the mathematics becomes manageable.

8.2 Modelling Assumptions Lesson

  1. A Level
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Step-by-step lessons on Edexcel A Level Maths 8.2 Modelling Assumptions. Each one builds up to exam-style questions. Build fluency with the core pure algebra and calculus toolkit early, since almost every mechanics and statistics topic on the course depends on it.

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