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Equations of Motion on a Computer Spreadsheet: The Damped Harmonic Oscillator and More.

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Frank, Michael T.; Kluk, Edward – Physics Teacher, 1990

Presented is an example of this use of spreadsheet software. The basic case is considered with an extension and suggestions for other applications. Emphasized is the use of this method at the introductory level. (CW)

Descriptors: College Science, Computation, Computer Graphics, Computer Software

Education and Computational Physics.

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Woolfson, M. M. – School Science Review, 1989

Notes the computer has progressed from being a fast calculating machine to becoming an important tool for the whole academic spectrum. Discusses the development of new courses being offered to develop skills and knowledge in computational physics. (Author/MVL)

Descriptors: Calculators, College Science, Computation, Computer Graphics