MATHEMATICAL MODELLING

PRINCIPLES

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System:
Denote an object or a collection of objects
whose properties we want to study

Model :
A model of a system is a tool we use to answer
questions about the system without having to
do an experiment

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It is some times inappropriate or

impossible to carry out an experiment.

It is too expensive
It is too dangerous
The system does not (yet) exist.

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With effective computer power, a

numerical experiment can be
performed on the model. This is called
simulation.

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System

F= ma

Physical
Identification
modeling

Model
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The procedure for obtaining quantitative

solution from an analytical approach has
changed significantly in recent years.
The next figures show the situation before and
after the computers became readily available.
Today Engineers need to develop their
analytical abilities to solve the technical
problems

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