Student problems with a modelling exercise |
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| Authors: | D. J. G. James M. A. Wilson |
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| Affiliation: | Coventry (Lanchester) Polytechnic , Coventry, England |
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| Abstract: | In this paper an attempt is made to outline some of the problems facing the student who undertakes a course in mathematical modelling. A case study, considered by several cohorts of students, is used as a medium for introducing the various types of obstacles the students encounter. This approach also results in a demonstration of some of the errors that can be made in operating a modelling course and the paper concludes by offering suggestions on how to overcome certain difficulties that are exposed. |
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| Keywords: | quadratic damping dissipative oscillators quadratic damped harmonic oscillator quadratic damped pendulum |
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