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Model-making in physics

Abstract Physicists tend to use models of various kinds to aid their understanding of complicated physical situations. The models differ by the degree of simplification or exaggeration they involve, according to the purpose for which they are used. It is suggested that one might distinguish seven different types. Examples of each type are discussed, together with the examples of the kind of confusion that can result if the nature of the model used is misunderstood.

Sir Rudolf Peierls

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