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Dynamic Simulation is similar to a physics engine
Physics engine

A physics engine is a computer program that simulates Newtonian physics models, using variables such as mass, velocity, friction and wind resistance....
, the technology used in many powerful computer graphics
Computer graphics

Computer graphics are graphics created by computers and, more generally, the representation and manipulation of pictorial data by a computer....
 software programs
Computer program

Computer programs are Instruction for a computer. A computer requires programs to function. Moreover, a computer program does not run unless its instructions are executed by a Central processing unit; however, a program may communicate an Algorithm#Formalization of algorithms to people without running....
, like 3ds Max, Maya, Lightwave
LightWave

LightWave 3D is a high end computer graphics program developed by NewTek. The latest release of LightWave runs on Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X....
, and many others to simulate physical characteristics. It is used to have a computer automatically animate something, like hair
Hair

Hair is a protein filament that epidermal growth from hair follicle deep within the dermis. The fine, soft hair found on many nonhuman mammals is typically called fur; wool is the characteristically curly hair found on sheep and goats....
, cloth, liquid
Liquid

Liquid is one of the principal states of matter. A liquid is a fluid that has the particles loose and can freely form a distinct surface at the boundaries of its bulk material....
, fire
Fire

Fire is the oxidation of a combustion material releasing heat, light, and various Chemical reaction products such as carbon dioxide and water....
, and particles. It is important because it does very hard and boring work, while the human animator
Animator

An animator is an artist who creates multiple images called frames and Key frames that form an illusion of movement called animation when rapidly displayed....
 animates simpler objects. It was first used at a very simple level in the 1989 Pixar Animation Studios short film Knick Knack to move the fake snow in the snowglobe and pebbles in a fish tank.








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Dynamic Simulation is similar to a physics engine
Physics engine

A physics engine is a computer program that simulates Newtonian physics models, using variables such as mass, velocity, friction and wind resistance....
, the technology used in many powerful computer graphics
Computer graphics

Computer graphics are graphics created by computers and, more generally, the representation and manipulation of pictorial data by a computer....
 software programs
Computer program

Computer programs are Instruction for a computer. A computer requires programs to function. Moreover, a computer program does not run unless its instructions are executed by a Central processing unit; however, a program may communicate an Algorithm#Formalization of algorithms to people without running....
, like 3ds Max, Maya, Lightwave
LightWave

LightWave 3D is a high end computer graphics program developed by NewTek. The latest release of LightWave runs on Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X....
, and many others to simulate physical characteristics. It is used to have a computer automatically animate something, like hair
Hair

Hair is a protein filament that epidermal growth from hair follicle deep within the dermis. The fine, soft hair found on many nonhuman mammals is typically called fur; wool is the characteristically curly hair found on sheep and goats....
, cloth, liquid
Liquid

Liquid is one of the principal states of matter. A liquid is a fluid that has the particles loose and can freely form a distinct surface at the boundaries of its bulk material....
, fire
Fire

Fire is the oxidation of a combustion material releasing heat, light, and various Chemical reaction products such as carbon dioxide and water....
, and particles. It is important because it does very hard and boring work, while the human animator
Animator

An animator is an artist who creates multiple images called frames and Key frames that form an illusion of movement called animation when rapidly displayed....
 animates simpler objects. It was first used at a very simple level in the 1989 Pixar Animation Studios short film Knick Knack to move the fake snow in the snowglobe and pebbles in a fish tank.

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  • Physics engine
    Physics engine

    A physics engine is a computer program that simulates Newtonian physics models, using variables such as mass, velocity, friction and wind resistance....