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Q: Is scaling a method for building models of very small objects?
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What is a model in math?

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What are some important factors when deciding an appropriate scale for a model?

The main problem with scaling down real world constructions is that small components do not react to forces in the same way as it's full size target. A very small internal combustion engine will not scale completely. Gas flows, liquid channels and piston rods will not operate properly due to capillary action and viscosity of liquids retarded by tube wall friction and slowing of gases in small diameter tubes. Piston rods break because they are not strong enough. Spring actions of suspension system modelling also don't scale. In bridge and aircraft designs in a wind tunnel, scaling to very small proportions will not show aerodynamic flaws in prototype designs. Earthquake proofing building models on shaking tables do not have the same resonant frequency of the full size building. These factors don't scale.