catastrophe theory
US /kəˈtæstrəfi ˌθiːəri/
UK /kəˈtæstrəfi ˌθiːəri/
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teori malapetaka
a mathematical theory dealing with the behavior of dynamic systems that undergo sudden, discontinuous changes, often in response to small, continuous changes in parameters
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The engineer used catastrophe theory to model the sudden collapse of the bridge.
Jurutera menggunakan teori malapetaka untuk memodelkan keruntuhan jambatan secara tiba-tiba.
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Understanding phase transitions in materials often involves principles from catastrophe theory.
Memahami peralihan fasa dalam bahan sering melibatkan prinsip daripada teori malapetaka.