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De Jong, Marvin L. – Physics Teacher, 1993
Describes the powerful graphing ability of computer algebra systems (CAS) to create three-dimensional graphs or surface graphics of electric potentials. Provides equations along with examples of the printouts. Lists the programs Mathematica, Maple, Derive, Theorist, MathCad, and MATLAB as promising CAS systems. (MVL)
Descriptors: Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Uses in Education, Electricity, Higher Education