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One essay question appropriate for homework, an exam, or class discussion on modeling in Newton's framework for describing motion.
Abstract:
This collection of problems focuses attention on the role, value of, and limitations of simple models in physics and biology. Many of the problems address simple physical models of biological systems and many discuss corrections to the initial model.
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Classical Mechanics > Newton's Second Law
Life Sciences Topics:
None
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Copyright: 2023 Edward Redish
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