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Real-Time Visualization of Equipotential Lines Using the IOLab
Nair, Abhilash; Sawtelle, Vashti
Physics Teacher, v56 n8 p512-514 Nov 2018
Drawing equipotential and electric field lines is an activity commonly found in most second-semester introductory physics courses. Unfortunately, current commercial lab offerings are expensive and do not afford the opportunity for real-time graphical visualization of the trends in voltage in different regions. In this brief article, we describe a flexible alternative that utilizes the Interactive Online Lab (IOLab) device and easy-to-acquire supplies to create an experiment that yields robust results and has resulted in a positive response from our students.
Descriptors: Physics, Energy, Science Instruction, Science Laboratories, Computer Uses in Education, Science Experiments, Introductory Courses, Visual Aids
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