IB Course Companion - Option B (Paper 3 only)
Rotation, Ch. B1, pp. 550 - 558 Fluids, Ch. B3, pp. 570 - 581 Homework Problems p. 589 #1, 2, 3 p. 590 #7, 8 p. 591 #9 Assignments
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Theory of Knowledge Connections
Models are always valid within a context and they are modified, expanded or replaced when that context is altered or considered differently. Are there examples of unchanging models in the natural sciences or in any other areas of knowledge?
The mythology behind the anecdote of Archimedes' "Eureka" moment of discovery demonstrates one of many ways scientific knowledge has been transmitted throughout the ages. What role can mythology and anecdotes play in passing on scientific knowledge? What role might they play in passing on scientific knowledge within indigenous knowledge systems?
Nature of Science
The use of models has different purposes and has allowed scientists to identify, simplify and analyze a problem within a given context to tackle it successfully. The extension of the point particle model to actually consider the dimensions of an object led to many groundbreaking developments in engineering.
Understanding and modeling fluid flow has been important in many technological developments such as designs of turbines, aerodynamics of cars and aircraft, and measurement of blood flow.
Models are always valid within a context and they are modified, expanded or replaced when that context is altered or considered differently. Are there examples of unchanging models in the natural sciences or in any other areas of knowledge?
The mythology behind the anecdote of Archimedes' "Eureka" moment of discovery demonstrates one of many ways scientific knowledge has been transmitted throughout the ages. What role can mythology and anecdotes play in passing on scientific knowledge? What role might they play in passing on scientific knowledge within indigenous knowledge systems?
Nature of Science
The use of models has different purposes and has allowed scientists to identify, simplify and analyze a problem within a given context to tackle it successfully. The extension of the point particle model to actually consider the dimensions of an object led to many groundbreaking developments in engineering.
Understanding and modeling fluid flow has been important in many technological developments such as designs of turbines, aerodynamics of cars and aircraft, and measurement of blood flow.