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1-190-IntroClass-ModelingScenario
Students go through development of ideas in mathematical modeling with differential equations. They encounter fundamental ideas of unlimited population growth, limited population growth and a predator prey system.
population dynamics
predator-prey
logistic
exponential
graphical interpretations
qualitative analysis
Modeling Scenario
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116
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0
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3-020-ChordPathTime-ModelingScenario
Using Newton's Second Law of motion we can determine the time it takes for a mass to slide along a chord of a vertical circle from high point to any point along the circle. Initially, the result is nonintuitive and challenging to understand.
Unit Circle
path
falling
gravity
chord
Netwon's Second Law of Motion
Article or Presentation
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0
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SIMIODE Spring 2024 Webinars - Insightmaker
We discuss the use of the FREE system dynamics software Insightmaker (https://insightmaker.com/) in a first course in Ordinary Differential Equations (with a modeling emphasis).
modeling
simulation
Software
python
systems
InsightMaker
flow
Category Theory
stock
stock-flow
Modeling Scenario
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179
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0
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3-051-ProjectileMotions-ModelingScenario
We consider several instances of projectile flight without resistance, one on level ground and one from edge of cliff to determine maximum distance and placement.
trajectory
launching radiant
projectile motion
projectile
no resistance
angle of launch
Modeling Scenario
185
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64
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0
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3-052-OptimalProjectileFiring-ModelingScenario
We offer the opportunity to model a projectile's trajectory in several cases, all without resistance.
projectile motion
projectile
launch angle
maximum range
Modeling Scenario
191
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83
downloads
0
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1-144-HeatCool-ModelingScenario
We offer an opportunity to build a mathematical model using Newton's Law of Cooling for a closed plastic baggie of liquid inside a liquid container.
temperature
Newton's Law of Cooling
cooling
Modeling Scenario
322
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345
downloads
0
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5-024-PhGreatLakes
In this teaching modeling scenario, we demonstrate how lessons on salt-tank compartmental modeling can be used to predict phosphorus levels in the Great Lakes.
Great Lakes
limnology
comparment
pollution
compartmental models
phosphorous
Potential Scenario
126
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40
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0
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2017-Ben_Finio-Science Buddies – Linear & Nonlinear Springs Tutorial
This tutorial provides a basic summary of linear and nonlinear springs and their associated equations for force, stiffness, and potential energy.
spring mass
stiffness
springs
potential energy
force
nonlinear spring
linear spring
Potential Scenario
151
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33
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0
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2011-W_Wood-Squigonometry
The differential equations used to define a unit circle, namely x’(t) = - y(t), y’(t) = x(t), x(0) = 1, y(0) = 0 are generalized to produce interesting functions which satisfy trig like identities.
Trigonometry
Trigonometric Functions
parametric equations
circle
sine
cosine
squigonometry
inverse function
Modeling Scenario
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148
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0
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1-014-DrainingContainers
Given two rectangular circular cylinders of water with the same volume, but different radii, with a small bore hole of same radius on the center of the bottom through which water exits the cylinder, which empties faster?
containers
tank
flow
Torricelli's Law
draining
fixed volume
Modeling Scenario
310
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199
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0
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1-013-SleuthingWithDifferentialEquations-ModelingScenario
We present several situations in which differential equation models serve to aid in sleuthing and general investigations.
projectile motion
acceleration
Newton's Law of Cooling
speeding
Modeling Scenario
453
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180
downloads
0
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1-039-StochasticPopModels-ModelingScenario
We develop strategies for creating a population model using some simple probabilistic assumptions. These assumptions lead to a system of differential equations for the probability that a system is in state (or population size) n at time t.
Probability
population dynamics
Variance
Mean
stochastic
deterministic
Modeling Scenario
349
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221
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0
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1-043-CoolingUpAndDown-ModelingScenario
We consider modeling the attempt of an air conditioner to cool a room to a ``constant'' temperature.
temperature
oscillation
Newton's Law of Cooling
cooling
thermostat
air conditioner
Modeling Scenario
315
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216
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0
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1-003-CollegeSavings-ModelingScenario
We present a modeling opportunity for students in which they have to plan and model for saving for a child's complete college education.
college
savings
interest rate
college cost
sensitiviyty
Modeling Scenario
403
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506
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0
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1-047a-CondensationOptimization-ModelingScenario
We seek to optimize a condensation process which is modeled by a simulation using the random motion of 200 particles in a 50 by 50 square in which a particle bounces off the two vertical and top walls and condenses on the bottom wall.
simulation
data
optimization
energy
condensation
best fit
cost
sum of scquare errors
Modeling Scenario
305
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207
downloads
0
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1-051-OneTankSaltModel-ModelingScenario
A large tank initially contains 60 pounds of salt dissolved into 90 gallons of water. Salt water flows in at a rate of 4 gallons per minute, with a salt density of 2 pounds per gallon. The incoming water is mixed in with the contents of the tank...
compartment
salt
tank
mixing
flow
Modeling Scenario
245
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157
downloads
0
comments
1-068-WaterBottleCooling-ModelingScenario
Students create of a differential equation describing how fluid in a water bottle will change its temperature to approach the ambient temperature in a room.
b
Newton's Law of Cooling
water bottle
autonomous
bottle
Modeling Scenario
259
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265
downloads
0
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1-079-HomeHeating-ModelingScenario
This project concerns using Newton's Law of Cooling to model the heating of a house. In particular, if one is going away for awhile, is it more economical to leave a house at a desired temperature or reheat it upon return?
Optimal Control Theory
temperature
heat
furnace
Newton's Law of Cooling
home heating
specific heat
Modeling Scenario
231
views
116
downloads
0
comments
1-080-DrugAdministration-ModelingScenario
A simple drug administration situation is modeled with only two observations.
decay
bloodstream
drug
rate constant
administer
Modeling Scenario
252
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513
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0
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1-091-InvestigatingSlopeFields-ModelingScenario
Students will gain experience writing differential equations to model various population scenarios, they will create slope fields to view the solution curves using software, and they will discuss the behavior of the solution curves.
slope fields
population
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