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Peer reviewedOlson, Donald; And Others – Physics Teacher, 1990
Discusses making a computer-simulated rainbow using principles of physics, such as reflection and refraction. Provides BASIC program for the simulation. Appends a program illustrating the effects of dispersion of the colors. (YP)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Simulation, Computer Uses in Education, Higher Education
Peer reviewedSnir, Joseph – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1989
Examines the use of a computer simulation program as a tool to help in the understanding of wave phenomena. After analyzing some of the main difficulties and common misconceptions about waves, features of the "Making Waves" software package are described. Figures showing a typical monitor display are presented. (YP)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Simulation, Computer Software
