Question

which of the following is a physical model of the sun?
a. an equation that describes the sun’s motion
b. a chart that lists the temperatures of different parts of the sun
c. a computer program that shows how the sun changes over time
d. a paragraph that describes the sun’s structure
e. a small yellow ball that represents the sun

Explanation:

A physical model is a tangible, three - dimensional representation of an object. Option A is a mathematical model (equation), B is a data - based representation (chart), C is a computational model (computer program), D is a conceptual/descriptive representation (paragraph). Option E, a small yellow ball representing the Sun, is a physical model as it is a physical object that represents the Sun.

Answer:

E. a small yellow ball that represents the Sun