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2.3: Scientific Models
https://phys.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Conceptual_Physics/Body_Physics_-_Motion_to_Metabolism_(Davis)/02%3A_Measuring_the_Body/2.03%3A_Scientific_Models
A model is a representation of something that is often too difficult (or impossible) to observe or display directly. Although a model is justified by experimental tests, it is only accurate in describ...A model is a representation of something that is often too difficult (or impossible) to observe or display directly. Although a model is justified by experimental tests, it is only accurate in describing certain aspects of a physical system.

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