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The Study of Two-Dimensional Oscillations Using a Smartphone Acceleration Sensor: Example of Lissajous Curves
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Tuset-Sanchis, Luis; Castro-Palacio, Juan C.; Gómez-Tejedor, José A.; Manjón, Francisco J.; Monsoriu, Juan A. – Physics Education, 2015
A smartphone acceleration sensor is used to study two-dimensional harmonic oscillations. The data recorded by the free android application, Accelerometer Toy, is used to determine the periods of oscillation by graphical analysis. Different patterns of the Lissajous curves resulting from the superposition of harmonic motions are illustrated for…
Descriptors: Physics, Science Instruction, Measurement Techniques, Telecommunications
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 for Undergraduates-Physics by Pictures
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McKenzie, John – Physics Education, 1976
Described is the use of computer graphics terminals to present diagrams relating to physics concepts. (SL)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Higher Education
Soundscapes
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Lawrence, Ian – Physics Education, 2003
Today computer music is the dominant form of reproduced music and computers are widely available in the home and in science laboratories. The advent of new technology prompts us to rethink not only how we teach, but also what we teach. In this article I present a possible new approach to the teaching of sound based around these new technologies.…
Descriptors: Music, Science Laboratories, Computer Uses in Education, Science Instruction
Notes on Experiments: To Demonstrate Simple Harmonic Motion.
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Baxter, Martin W. – Physics Education, 1987
Describes an accurate system for measuring speeds and frequencies with a microcomputer. Explains how the system can give a reasonable graphical representation of velocity and acceleration against time. Gives examples of graphs produced by the program and provides an address to obtain the software for their application. (CW)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Courseware
A Graphical CAL Program for Fourier Series.
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McKenzie, J. – Physics Education, 1982
A computer program, making use of interactive computer graphics, has been developed to help students become fluent in the mathematical procedures needed to understand concepts of addition of waves. Background theory, use of the program, and technical and educational features of the program (written in Fortran) are discussed. (Author/JN)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Oriented Programs
Comparison of Different Uses of Computers in Teaching Physics.
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Taylor, Edwin F. – Physics Education, 1987
Describes and compares five different uses of computers in physics education: tutorial, demonstrations, modelling toolkit, laboratory aid, and student as programer. Provides examples of computer uses and offers perspectives on developing further programs. (ML)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Uses in Education