what is a physical model ? give an example?

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what is a physical model ? give an example?

2006-12-28 09:28:53 · 3 answers · asked by Arnon G 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering

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a physical model is an equation or set of equations that are used to approximate some real physical phenomenon.

for example, the Hopkins model for light transmission

2006-12-28 09:38:29 · answer #1 · answered by maslowpoet 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋

It's literally that. A physical model that represents some situation or object.

Instead of drawing a car that had a new design of some sort, you could build a model of it to illustrate the idea.

2006-12-28 09:35:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋

its like a small model city, basically a model of something much larger I do believe.

2006-12-28 09:32:33 · answer #3 · answered by Bistro 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋