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Peer reviewedFox, John N. – Physics Education, 1990
Described are the apparatus and procedures needed for a demonstration of the measurement of the electrical resistance of metals as a function of temperature using a microcomputer interface. Discussed are materials, apparatus construction, and experimental results. (CW)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Interfaces, Computer Uses in Education, Electricity
Peer reviewedDevan, K. R. S.; Jayaratne, E. R. – Physics Education, 1990
Described are the apparatus and procedures needed for a demonstration of a determination of the polarity of charges carried by individual ground flashes of lightning. Discussed are materials, apparatus construction, and experimental results. (CW)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Interfaces, Computer Uses in Education, Electricity
Peer reviewedO'Sullivan, Colm T. – Physics Education, 1990
Described are the apparatus and procedures needed for this correction technique using a microcomputer interface. Discussed are materials, apparatus construction, and experimental results. (CW)
Descriptors: Calorimeters, College Science, Computer Interfaces, Computer Uses in Education
Peer reviewedPearce, Jon M. – Physics Education, 1988
Introduces three different techniques to facilitate the measurement of speed and the associated kinematics and dynamics using a computer. Discusses sensing techniques using optical or ultrasonic sensors, interfacing with a computer, software routines for the interfaces, and other applications. Provides circuit diagrams, pictures, and a program to…
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Interfaces, Computer Software
Peer reviewedBligh, P. H.; And Others – Physics Education, 1988
Introduces three physics experiments for high school and college classes. Topics include measuring the ratio of heat capacities using a microcomputer and a glass syringe, producing large electric sparks using a variation of a Leyden bucket, and observing transmission line behavior using television signals. Includes descriptions of materials and…
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Interfaces, Demonstrations (Educational)
