Provides directions for constructing graphical alignment charts to solve a variety of mathematical physics problems. (MLH)

Presents the results of a series of studies on the production, transformation, and interpretation of graphical representations from grade 8 to professional scientific practice in formal testing situations (inside) and in the course of field/laboratory work (outside). (Author/CCM)

As one way of applying and enriching mathematics instruction through integration with science, four mini-projects'' are briefly presented. The three topics are oil molecule estimation, animal classification, graphing and genetic sequences. (MS)

Presents a graphical method for evaluating complex equilibrium equations representing the solubility of protolyzable salts. (MLH)

Develops a graphical method for studying the parallel susceptibility of an antiferromagnetic material. (SL)

Presents a set of rules for determining reaction orders of reacting species from the shape of a plot of the log of the pseudo-xth-order rate constants versus the log of the concentration being varied. (MLH)

Describes a computer program that computes field lines and equipotential surfaces for a wide range of field configurations. Presents the mathematical technique and details of the program, the input data, and different modes of graphical representation. (MLH)

Argues that the only reason to ask students to plot graphs manually should be to have them learn the skill of plotting graphs manually. For data-analysis purposes, the use of computer-generated graphs has several advantages and few disadvantages over manual plotting. (Author/WRM)

Described is a procedure for studying the trajectories of projectiles using ball bearings and aluminum foil. Trajectories were measured with and without the effects of air resistance. Multiflash photography was used to determine the flight paths of all objects. (KR)

Attempts to determine, using estimations and current power-law relationships, whether a newspaper report concerning the statement that a single 40,000-kg truck does as much damage to the highway as 9,600 cars is true. Provides a mathematical and graphical possible solution. (MVL)

Differing treatments of graphs in mathematics and science are discussed. A teaching sequence to develop contrasts between real and ideal data is suggested. (MP)

Presented is a science activity which explains the discrepancies found between summer and winter solstice sunrise and sunset times. Used is a mathematical equation which takes into account the earth's changing speed and the tilt of the earth. (KR)

Explores graph theory and use of topological indices to predict boiling points. Lists three indices: Wiener Number, Randic Branching Index and Molecular Connectivity, and Molecular Identification numbers. Warns of inadequacies with stereochemistry. (ML)