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The document discusses mathematical modeling, which simplifies real-world situations for predictive purposes, using examples like the trajectory of a thrown stone and factory production rates. It emphasizes the importance of making assumptions to simplify models and notes that models can be refined with additional information. Additionally, it highlights that solving modeling problems requires a combination of skills and problem-solving techniques.

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The document discusses mathematical modeling, which simplifies real-world situations for predictive purposes, using examples like the trajectory of a thrown stone and factory production rates. It emphasizes the importance of making assumptions to simplify models and notes that models can be refined with additional information. Additionally, it highlights that solving modeling problems requires a combination of skills and problem-solving techniques.

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Modelling with Functions
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Modelling with Functions

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Modelling with Functions
What is a mathematical model?
A mathematical model simplifies a real-world situation so it can be described using mathematics
which can then be used to make predictions
The path a stone will take if thrown from the top of a cliff
The number of toys a factory can produce in a day
Assumptions about the situation are made in order to simplify the mathematics
Air resistance on the stone can be ignored
The machines/people at the factory produce toys at a constant rate
Models can be refined (improved) if further information is available or the model is compared to real-
world data
The mass of the stone needs to be considered
30-minutes downtime per day is allowed for machine repairs/maintenance

How do I solve modelling problems?


There will be no one-size-fits-all step-by-step guide to solving modelling questions
A combination of skills and problem-solving skills will be needed

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Examiner Tips and Tricks


Reciprocal graphs generally have two parts/curves
Only one – usually the positive – may be relevant to the model
Think about why x/t/θ can only take positive values?

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