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Vidak, Andrej; Sapic, Iva Movre; Mesic, Vanes – Physics Education, 2021
The experimental investigation of Newton's law of universal gravitation requires expensive and sensitive equipment. Therefore, it is often not possible to conduct such an experiment within a typical physics class. An alternative is to investigate the universal gravitation law by using simulations. In this paper, we are presenting such an augmented…
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Teaching Methods, Physics, Scientific Concepts
Rodrigues, Marcelo José; Simeão Carvalho, Paulo – Physics Education, 2022
Nowadays, students have digital skills that are much larger than any other student in the past. Traditional experiments in a real laboratory are still fundamental, however an increasing number of computers can be used to simulate experiments close to the experimental environment. This can be seen as a great advantage for science learning, as…
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Science Experiments, Science Activities, Physics
Spathopoulos, Vassilios McInnes – Physics Education, 2020
The ancient Greek astronomers devised ingenious methods for measuring the size and distances of the Earth, Moon and Sun. The concepts were beautifully simple and although in most cases could only yield approximate results, they have the advantage that they can be understood by anyone with a basic mathematical background. The emergence of…
Descriptors: Greek Civilization, Computer Simulation, Astronomy, Computer Software
Sharda, Vandana; Sastri, O. S. K. S.; Bhardwaj, Jyoti; Jha, Arbind K. – Physics Education, 2016
In this paper, we present a simple spreadsheet based simulation activity that can be performed by students at the undergraduate level. This simulation is implemented in free open source software (FOSS) LibreOffice Calc, which is available for both Windows and Linux platform. This activity aims at building the probability distribution for the…
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Spreadsheets, Concept Teaching, Scientific Concepts
Testa, I.; Lombardi, S.; Monroy, G.; Sassi, E. – Physics Education, 2011
A context-based module to introduce secondary school students to the study of the optical properties of materials and geometric optics is presented. The module implements an innovative teaching approach in which the behaviour of the chosen application, in this article, the optical fibre, is iteratively explored and modelled by means of a…
Descriptors: Optics, Secondary School Students, Secondary School Science, Instructional Innovation

Chee, Chia Teck; Hong, Chia Yee – Physics Education, 1999
Experiments in an accelerating frame are hard to perform. Illustrates how simple computer software allows sufficiently rapid and accurate measurements to be made on an arrangement of weights and pulleys known as Atwood's machine. (Author/CCM)
Descriptors: Acceleration (Physics), Computer Simulation, Experiments, Higher Education

Hartel, Hermann – Physics Education, 2000
Finds that computer simulations can be used to visualize the processes involved with lunar tides. Technology adds value, thus opening new paths for a more distinct analysis and increased learning results. (Author/CCM)
Descriptors: Astronomy, Computer Simulation, Earth Science, Educational Technology

Evans, J. G. – Physics Education, 2000
Explores the use of computer simulation/modeling programs for teaching a variety of science concepts. (Author/CCM)
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Computer Software, Models, Physics

do Couto Tavares, Milton; And Others – Physics Education, 1991
A mechanical analogy between the microscopic motion of a charged carrier in an ordinary resistor and the macroscopic motion of a ball falling along a slanted board covered with a lattice of nails is introduced. The Drude model is also introduced to include the case of inelastic collisions. Computer simulation of the motion is described. (KR)
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Electricity, Laboratory Procedures, Misconceptions
Borghi, L.; De Ambrosis, A.; Lamberti, N.; Mascheretti, P. – Physics Education, 2005
A teaching--learning sequence is presented that is designed to help high school pupils gain awareness about the independence of the vertical and horizontal components of free fall motion. The approach we propose is based on the use of experimental activities and computer simulations designed specifically to help pupils reflect on the experiments…
Descriptors: Secondary School Students, Motion, Physics, Teaching Methods

Ross, Shelagh – Physics Education, 1991
Several ways of exploring the subject of global warming within the context of a conventional physics syllabus are suggested. The physics underlying greenhouse phenomena, the process of modelling (especially computers), possible future climatic scenarios, and the differing nature of the uncertainties associated with the many fields of study that…
Descriptors: Climate, Computer Simulation, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Discussion (Teaching Technique)

Sperandeo-Mineo, R. M.; Tripi, G. – Physics Education, 1987
Describes some simple computer programs designed to simulate the molecular dynamics of two-dimensional systems with a Lennard-Jones interaction potential. Discusses the use of the software in introductory physics courses at the high school and college level. (TW)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Computer Uses in Education

Guisasola, J.; Barragues, J. I.; Valdes, P.; Pedroso, F. – Physics Education, 1999
Describes changes in scientific research methods that have been brought about by the use of computers. Presents an example of the falling of a body in a fluid to show students how computers can be used to experiment with mathematical models and to automate experiments. Contains 11 references. (Author/WRM)
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Computer Uses in Education, Higher Education, Hypothesis Testing