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Preparing Content-Rich Learning Environments with VPython and Excel, Controlled by Visual Basic for Applications
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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
CAL in Physics--Other Approaches
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Hinton, Terry – Physics Education, 1977
Discusses the programs and packages of a computer-assisted instruction project called Computational Physics Teaching Laboratory, in which students solve simulated physics at a computer terminal with visual display. (MLH)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Higher Education
Some Uses for a Digital Computer in an A Level Physics Course
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Bennett, J. W.; And Others – Physics Education, 1972
Descriptors: Atomic Structure, Computer Graphics, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs
Computer Simulation of Diffraction Patterns.
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Dodd, N. A. – Physics Education, 1983
Describes an Apple computer program (listing available from author) which simulates Fraunhofer and Fresnel diffraction using vector addition techniques (vector chaining) and allows user to experiment with different shaped multiple apertures. Graphics output include vector resultants, phase difference, diffraction patterns, and the Cornu spiral…
Descriptors: Analytic Geometry, Calculus, College Science, Computer Graphics