Chaos and the Simple Pendulum.

De Jong, Marvin L.

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ERIC Number: EJ455047

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Publication Date: 1992

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Chaos and the Simple Pendulum.

De Jong, Marvin L.

Physics Teacher, v30 n2 p115-21 Feb 1992

Studies the simple dynamical system of the pendulum and the chaotic behavior that occurs when the pendulum is both damped and driven. Provides an algorithm and BASIC program for the numerical solution to the differential equations encountered in the discussion. (MDH)

Descriptors: Algorithms, Chaos Theory, Computer Assisted Instruction, Differential Equations, Energy, High Schools, Higher Education, Mathematical Formulas, Mechanics (Physics), Microcomputers, Minicomputers, Motion, Physics, Science Education, Science Instruction, Velocity

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Computer Programs

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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