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Simulations for Skills Training

Chapter 10: Developing Equations of State

 

Overview:

The dynamics of a system are normally stated in terms of equations known as equations of state (equations of change, motion, growth, etc.). Chapter shows in more detail how the equations can be applied. To help you understand their use, demonstrates with relatively simple examples and shows how the equations relate to statements in ordinary language.

 

Chapter Topics:

Equations as Repositories of Information

Calling the Druggist

Buying Furniture

Vacation Travel

Equations as Predictors

Everyday Predictions

Understanding the Symbols

An Object in Motion

Hitting a Fly Ball

Generalizing the Equations

Stochastic and Deterministic Equations

Stochastic Models

Deterministic Models

Applications

A Moving Tennis Ball

A Pinball Machine

Commodity Prices

Weather Trends

The Greenhouse Effect

Exercises

Supplemental Reading