Vol. 17 No. 1 (2018): Revista UIS Ingenierías
Articles

Differential equations of classical physics. Interpretation and solution through systems dynamics

Giampaolo Orlandoni-Merli
Universidad de Santander
Josefa Ramoni-Perazzi
Universidad de Santander

Published 2018-01-08

Keywords

  • Differential equations,
  • classic physics,
  • system dynamics

How to Cite

Orlandoni-Merli, G., & Ramoni-Perazzi, J. (2018). Differential equations of classical physics. Interpretation and solution through systems dynamics. Revista UIS Ingenierías, 17(1), 51–58. https://doi.org/10.18273/revuin.v17n1-2018005

Abstract

Linear and nonlinear differential equations are mathematical instruments to study physical systems. In general, these equations can be analyzed and solved analytically by classical methods. In the case of complex nonlinear systems, numerical methods must be used for analysis and solution. Using Systems Dynamics (SD) methodology it is possible to represent, analyze and simulate the behavior of both linear and nonlinear physical systems. In this paper we consider some physical models using SD. 

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