Would You Use a Physical Model or a Conceptual Model

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Multiple Choice

Would you use a physical model or a conceptual model to describe the following: the brain; the mind; the solar system; the beginning of the universe?

• A)conceptual; physical; conceptual physical
• B)conceptual; conceptual; conceptual; conceptual
• C)physical; conceptual; physical; conceptual
• D)physical; physical; physical; physical

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Definitions:

Half-Lives

The time required for half the atoms in a radioactive substance to decay, a measure of the rate at which radioactive materials break down.

Dike Unit

A geological structure consisting of a vertical or steeply-dipping sheet of rock that has intruded into a fracture.

Nadler-Tushman Model

An organizational analysis model that highlights the importance of external and internal factors and their impact on organizational performance through congruence among different components.

Preventive Maintenance

Regular and systematic inspection, cleaning, and repair of equipment and facilities to prevent sudden failures and prolong their life.