Differentiate between a simplifying assumption and a critical assumption. Give an example of each
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Simplifying Assumption: A simplifying assumption is an assumption made to simplify a problem or analysis. It is not necessarily true, but it makes the problem easier to solve or understand. Example: In physics, we often assume that there is no air resistance Show more…
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