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Physics Education, 1982
Describes: (1) an apparatus which provides a simple method for measuring Stefan's constant; (2) a simple phase shifting circuit; (3) a radioactive decay computer program (for ZX81); and (4) phase difference between transformer voltages. (Author/JN)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Programs, Higher Education, Physics

Bates, P. A. – Physics Education, 1983
Describes apparatus, computer program (for Apple II), and procedures used in an experiment to determine the velocity of sound in air. In addition, the experiment focuses on the attention required in calibrating equipment and the measuring of both long distances and very short time intervals. (JN)
Descriptors: Acoustics, College Science, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs

Martin, Peter – Physics Education, 1983
Describes a system of interfacing allowing a range of signal conditioning and control modules to be connected to microcomputers, enabling execution of such experiments as: examining rate of cooling; control by light-activated switch; pH measurements; control frequency of signal generators; and making automated measurements of frequency response of…
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Programs, Data Collection, Electric Circuits

Gorham, D. A. – Physics Education, 1983
Describes an interface designed to meet the requirements of an instrumentation teaching laboratory, particularly to develop computer-controlled digital circuitry while exploiting electrical drive properties of common transistor-transistor logic (TTL) devices, minimizing cost/number of components. Discusses decoding for Pet, switches, lights, and…
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Programs, Data Collection, Electric Circuits