The study of science at the extremes of size often involves creating and testing models of science phenomena. Scientists and engineers often build models at different sizes and scales. These models can be physical, such as a Styrofoam ball model of the solar system; virtual models such as animations; or mathematical models such as are used in predicting weather. In this investigation, students create different-sized models of the common cold virus (adenovirus) and determine the scaling ratios for each model.
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Type Book ChapterPub Date 4/1/2009Stock # PB237X_10