Question

A student's computational model of a falling object does not account for air flow. Which of the following statements is true? (1 point)
This is a simplification, which will create inaccuracies, but computational models of complex systems often include simplifications.
This computational model must be redone because this simplification will increase the amount of computational power needed for this program.
This computational model is strong because simplifications can make computational models more accurate.
This computational model must be redone because computational models should not include simplifications.

Answer 1

This is a simplification, which will create inaccuracies, but computational models of complex systems often include simplifications.

Explanation: ignoring air flow is a modeling choice that simplifies the problem and reduces computation, but it can introduce error unless air resistance is negligible for the situation. Computational models commonly balance simplicity and accuracy.