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Peer reviewedFrank, Michael T.; Kluk, Edward – Physics Teacher, 1990
Presented is an example of this use of spreadsheet software. The basic case is considered with an extension and suggestions for other applications. Emphasized is the use of this method at the introductory level. (CW)
Descriptors: College Science, Computation, Computer Graphics, Computer Software
Peer reviewedZheng, T. F.; And Others – Physics Teacher, 1994
Emphasizes two aspects for a calculus-based physics course: applying calculus and numerical integral methods to determine the theoretical period of a pendulum with nonlinear motion, and achieving theoretical and experimental results by using "MathCad" software and a microcomputer-based laboratory (MBL) system. (MVL)
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Interfaces, Computer Uses in Education, Higher Education
Peer reviewedRiesz, Ferenc – Physics Teacher, 1996
Describes a method to obtain three-dimensional (3-D) representations of data on a computer using commercial data-plotting or spreadsheet analysis software in any personal computer. (JRH)
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Diagrams
Peer reviewedKolodiy, George Oleh – Physics Teacher, 1988
Describes experiences with turtle graphics to demonstrate motion in a constant gravitational field. Provides the computer program and typical diagrams. (YP)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Simulation, Computer Software
Peer reviewedRisley, John, Ed. – Physics Teacher, 1988
Compares the features of the sonic rangers available from HRM Software, MICROMEASUREMENTS, NAGAWTIS Software Research, and PASCO Scientific for demonstrations and experiments in mechanics. Presents the advantages of the sonic rangers and the typical graphics displayed by each software package. (YP)
Descriptors: Acceleration (Physics), College Science, Computer Graphics, Computer Software Reviews
