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Singh, I.; Khun Khun, K.; Kaur, B. – Physics Education, 2019
This paper presents the usage of an Excel spreadsheet for studying charged particle dynamics in the presence of uniform electric and magnetic fields. The equation of motion of the charged particle is developed under different conditions and the data is obtained in an Excel spreadsheet under variation of parameters such as the velocity of charged…
Descriptors: Physics, Science Instruction, Computer Software, Spreadsheets
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Prayaga, Chandra – Physics Education, 2008
A simple interface between VPython and Microsoft (MS) Office products such as Word and Excel, controlled by Visual Basic for Applications, is described. The interface allows the preparation of content-rich, interactive learning environments by taking advantage of the three-dimensional (3D) visualization capabilities of VPython and the GUI…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Visualization, Scientific Concepts, Computer Software
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Silva, A. Alberto – Physics Education, 1998
Addresses some basic aspects of Archimedes' law. Focus is on potential energy relationships so as to elucidate some common misunderstandings and to facilitate making bridges with other physical topics. A spreadsheet model is used as a simulation tool. (Author/NB)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Energy Education, Higher Education