Computational Physics Machine Problem

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around identifying a suitable machine problem for simulation and solution using Fortran programming. Participants are seeking ideas that are manageable for those with basic programming knowledge, focusing on numerical methods such as derivatives, integrations, and interpolations.

Discussion Character

  • Homework-related
  • Exploratory
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant requests suggestions for a simple machine problem to simulate using Fortran, expressing limited programming experience.
  • Another participant asks for clarification on the type of machine and requests the full text of the assignment to provide more targeted suggestions.
  • A suggestion is made to simulate a playground see-saw as a simple machine problem.
  • Another idea proposed is to simulate a robotic arm, incorporating position feedback and optimized movement through servo motors and sensors.
  • There is a request for clarification on the term "machine-language," with a suggestion that the original poster may be looking for a mechanical engineering simulation rather than a programming problem.
  • A participant points out that the example link provided does not seem to involve mechanical machines and asks for the exact assignment details to better assist.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants have not reached a consensus on a specific machine problem to simulate. Multiple competing ideas are presented, and the discussion remains unresolved regarding the exact nature of the assignment and the type of machine to be simulated.

Contextual Notes

There is uncertainty regarding the definition of "machine-language" and its relevance to the assignment. The discussion also highlights a lack of clarity about the specific requirements of the assignment, which may influence the suggestions provided.

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We need to think of a machine problem which we are going to simulate and solve using fortran programming. Can someone please give me an idea on what machine problem to do? Something easy please coz I don't really have much idea about programming. I only know the basics. Thanks :)
 
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jhosamelly said:
We need to think of a machine problem which we are going to simulate and solve using fortran programming. Can someone please give me an idea on what machine problem to do? Something easy please coz I don't really have much idea about programming. I only know the basics. Thanks :)

What kind of machine? Can you please give us the whole text of the assignment?
 
A problem which we can solve using the numerical methods we've studied. (Derivatives, Integrations, Interpolations.. etc) We will make a program for that problem.
 
jhosamelly said:
We need to think of a machine problem which we are going to simulate and solve using fortran programming. Can someone please give me an idea on what machine problem to do? Something easy please coz I don't really have much idea about programming. I only know the basics. Thanks :)

jhosamelly said:
A problem which we can solve using the numerical methods we've studied. (Derivatives, Integrations, Interpolations.. etc) We will make a program for that problem.

That's still not a very helpful reply, IMO. Can you just simulate a playground see-saw? that's a simple machine...

Or should you simulate a robotic arm, with position feedback and optimized movement through servo motors and position sensors? You need to be much more specific please...
 
jhosamelly said:
Well, what I'm saying is this. We need to make a machine-language programming problem. We will also solve this problem using fortran.

Something like this https://wiki.engr.illinois.edu/display/ece190sp12/Machine+Problem+1 but more on the topics in Physics.

Can you please define "machine-language"? It has a meaning in a programming context, but I get the feeling that you are asking a mechanical engineering machine simulation question.

The assignment in your link is a simple programming problem, and doesn't involve any mechanical machine context. Can you post the full text of your exact assignment?
 

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