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Modeling-specific
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Terms
Some terms which are used in traditional physics, but take on a larger significance in modeling are:
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You can click on the terms to see their definition pages, which contain more detailed definitions.
Example Problems
One of the most important features of the WIKI is its collection of solved examples. These examples are solved using the modeling approach, so they give examples of how to define a system and interactions.
Model Templates
The hierarchy of mechanics models given in this WIKI defines each model in a general sense according to the following template:
Description and Assumptions
A short technical definition of the model.
Problem Cues
Key words or phrases to look for in a problem that might indicate this model is a reasonable choice to solve the problem.
Prerequisite Knowledge
Prior Models
Models that are usually introduced before the model currently being defined. Terms and ideas from the prior models may appear in the definition page for the current model.
Vocabulary and Procedures
WIKI pages that define vocabulary and ideas that are central to the model being defined.
System
Constituents
What kinds of constituents are allowed to be in the system when this model is being applied.
State Variables
A list of variables that are typically used to describe the system when this model is being applied.
Interactions
Relevant Types
A list of the interactions that must be considered when this model is being applied. Often, this section will also note types of interactions that can be ignored when this model is used.
Interaction Variables
A list of variables that are typically used to describe the interactions affecting the system when this model is being applied.
Model
Relevant Definitions
A list of equations that define quantities used in the model.
Law or Laws of Change
The fundamental equation(s) that are implied when this model is chosen.
Diagrammatical Representations
A list of possible pictures, graphs or other visual tools that can be useful when this model is used.
Relevant Examples
A list of solved example problems that make use of this model.