I struggle with expressing my desire for an explanation how a particular
physical thing works?

E.g. How does this clock work? How does a refrigerator function?

Best thing I can come up with is 「動き方」
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How to ask about an explanation how something “functions”?
How about using the verb 「動く」 or the noun 「仕組み」...

> How does this clock work?  
>  「この時計はどうやって動いているんですか。」

> How does a refrigerator function?  
>  「冷蔵庫って、どういう仕組みになっているんですか。」
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