physical, mathematical, and conceptual are the 3 types of models an example of a conceptual model is a model of our solar system or even a rocket a limitation of them is they are not realistic in scale but allow us see arrangements of things. mathematical models could be something like a formula graph charts ect we benefit from the visual steps however the downfall is there's lots of user error and a physical model is something like an atom model it allows to see the thing but it's physical states limits us