Van der Waals equation
takes into account the two assumptions by adding two new constants, a and b
generates a mathematical equation that is very difficult to solve analytically (using algebra)
the problem is to choose a way to solve this computationally
- we know the application we wish to solve
- we know the algorithms (we have a mathematical model)
- we need to select the architecture and the tool
- architecture: PCs are powerful enough!
- a variety of tools can be used!