Simplifying Geometries
Most of the problems that are solved with COMSOL Multiphysics are three-dimensional (3D) in the real world. In many cases, it is sufficient to solve a two-dimensional (2D) problem that is close to or equivalent to the real problem. Furthermore, it is good practice to start a modeling project by building one or several 2D models before going to a 3D model. This is because 2D models are easier to modify and solve much faster. Thus, modeling mistakes are much easier to find when working in 2D. Once the 2D model is verified, you are in a much better position to build a 3D model.
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