Teaching the Nonlinear Pendulum.

Zheng, T. F.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ509016

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Publication Date: 1994

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Teaching the Nonlinear Pendulum.

Zheng, T. F.; And Others

Physics Teacher, v32 n4 p248-51 Apr 1994

Emphasizes two aspects for a calculus-based physics course: applying calculus and numerical integral methods to determine the theoretical period of a pendulum with nonlinear motion, and achieving theoretical and experimental results by using "MathCad" software and a microcomputer-based laboratory (MBL) system. (MVL)

Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Interfaces, Computer Uses in Education, Higher Education, Mechanics (Physics), Physics, Science Activities, Science Education, Science Instruction

Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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