a. Micro and macro - For this, all parts of the machine need to be studied in detail. From the smallest functioning unit to the biggest.
b. Functionality - Study the function of each part and how they add to the overall features.
c. Form - Study in detail the shape of various parts to understand semantic representation.
d. Mechanics - Understand the technical workings of the machine along with its peculiar characteristics.
e. Simplification - Understand the machine in a simplified form by blocking its silhouette to see the sum total of all parts.
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