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Hui, Kaleonui J.; Coney, John P.; Binder, P.-M. – Physics Teacher, 2016
In PASCO's Technical Article #763, it is stated that "PASCO [also] makes sensors with an 8-pin DIN connector. These sensors cannot be used with the Vernier interfaces, as they have different power requirements." Recently we had the need to make such connections in a 10-station freshman lab. Since the Vernier input is a 6-way BT 631A plug…
Descriptors: Science Laboratories, Science Experiments, Laboratory Equipment, Computer Interfaces
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Gregorcic, Bor; Bodin, Madelen – Physics Teacher, 2017
Algodoo (http://www.algodoo.com) is a digital sandbox for physics 2D simulations. It allows students and teachers to easily create simulated "scenes" and explore physics through a user-friendly and visually attractive interface. In this paper, we present different ways in which students and teachers can use Algodoo to visualize and solve…
Descriptors: Physics, Science Instruction, Teaching Methods, Simulation
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Mauser, Michael – Physics Teacher, 2011
Seeing the reflection, refraction, dispersion, absorption, polarization, and scattering or diffraction of light within your own eye makes these properties of light truly personal. There are practical aspects of these within the eye phenomena, such as eye tracking for computer interfaces. They also offer some intriguing diversions, for example,…
Descriptors: Computer Interfaces, Human Body, Optics, Light
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Clack, Jhules A. M.; Toepker, Terrence P. – Physics Teacher, 1990
Describes an experiment demonstrating Lenz's law by measuring a magnet falling through a copper tube compared to a nonmagnet falling. Presents diagrams and pictures showing the apparatus. (YP)
Descriptors: Computer Interfaces, Laboratory Equipment, Laboratory Experiments, Laboratory Procedures
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Fox, J.; And Others – Physics Teacher, 1989
Described is a position transducer used to convert the position of an object into a voltage read by a computer with use of an interface board. The arrangement of the apparatus, electronic circuit, and typical graph displays are presented. Discussed is the instructional use of the transducer. (YP)
Descriptors: Computer Interfaces, Electronics, Laboratory Procedures, Mechanics (Physics)
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Morse, Robert A. – Physics Teacher, 2006
Computer interfaced electrostatic charge sensors allow both qualitative and quantitative measurements of electrostatic charge but are quite sensitive to charges accumulating on modern synthetic materials. They need to be used with care so that students can correctly interpret their measurements. This paper describes the operation of the sensors,…
Descriptors: Science Experiments, Science Equipment, Measurement Equipment, Measurement Objectives
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Hinrichsen, P. F. – Physics Teacher, 1988
Introduces a photogate arrangement using a photo-reflective sensor for air track experiments. Reports that the sensitivity to sunlight can be eliminated and a mechanically more convenient package produced. Shows the mounting, circuit, and usage of the photogate. (YP)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Interfaces, Higher Education, Laboratory Equipment
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Priest, Joseph; Griffing, David F. – Physics Teacher, 1990
Describes an exercise designed for an introductory level calculus-based physics class. Presents a problem on why a rod dipped in water is stable when it is oriented at an angle with the vertical. Discusses qualitative understanding, mechanical understanding using equations, and experimental verification of the problem. (YP)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Interfaces, Computer Uses in Education, Higher Education
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Perry, Helene F.; Weigman, Bernard J. – Physics Teacher, 1989
Discussed is a method of measuring the coefficient of linear expansion of a solid. Getting many data points, using a computer program using the least square fit technique, and modifying the apparatus are described. (YP)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Interfaces, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education
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Fox, J.; And Others – Physics Teacher, 1988
Demonstrates a method of measuring the acceleration due to gravity. Provides an illustration of the apparatus and the data analysis. Suggests four different variations of this experiment. (YP)
Descriptors: Acceleration (Physics), Computer Interfaces, Gravity (Physics), Laboratory Procedures
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Priest, Joseph; Potts, Larry – Physics Teacher, 1990
The interfacing of a physical pendulum to an Apple IIe computer and the physic instruction associated with it are discussed. Laboratory procedures, software commands, and computations used in this lesson are described. (CW)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Interfaces, Computer Uses in Education, Higher Education
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Collings, Peter J.; Greenslade, Thomas B., Jr. – Physics Teacher, 1989
Reports experiences during a two-year period in introducing the computer to the laboratory and students to the computer as a laboratory instrument. Describes a working philosophy, data acquisition system, and experiments. Summarizes the laboratory procedures of nine experiments, covering mechanics, heat, electromagnetism, and optics. (YP)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Interfaces, Computer Software