This paper provides examples of naturally radioactive items that are likely to be found in most communities. Additionally, there is information provided on how to acquire many of these items inexpensively. I have found that the presence of these materials in the classroom is not only useful for teaching about nuclear radiation and debunking the…

These six chapters provide an introduction to Newtonian mechanics, based on a coordinated use of text material, laboratory work, and the computer. The material is essentially self-contained so that it can serve as a short text on mechanics or as a text supplement in a regular physics course. Chapter 1 is a brief introduction to the computer…

Provides analytical and experimental comparisons of calculations in which the vertical trajectory of a model rocket is determined. (CP)

Presents an annotated list of 13 programs which are used to discuss such physical aspects as trajectories, refraction indices, equipotential lines, force fields, computer plots, kinematics applications, Fermat's principle, and measurements of electricity and magnetism knowledge. (CC)

As the first lesson of the Articulated Multimedia Physics Course, instructional materials are presented in this study guide with relation to measurement and unit systems. An introduction is given for the realm of mechanics. The subject content is provided in scrambled form, and the use of matrix transparencies is required for students to control…

As the eighth lesson of the Articulated Multimedia Physics Course, instructional materials are presented in this study guide with relation to the laws of motion. The topics are concerned with the relation between force, dynamic properties of objects, and Newton's laws. The content is arranged in scrambled form, and the use of matrix transparencies…

As the ninth lesson of the Articulated Multimedia Physics Course, instructional materials relating to universal gravitation are presented in this study guide. The subject is concerned with the quantitative meaning of the law of universal gravitation and its applications in astronomy. The content is arranged in scrambled form, and the use of matrix…

As the eleventh lesson of the Articulated Multimedia Physics Course, instructional materials are presented in this study guide with relation to impulse and momentum. The topics are concerned with "quantity of motion," unit conversion, and related conservation laws. The content is arranged in scrambled form, and the use of matrix transparencies is…

As the twelfth lesson of the Articulated Multimedia Physics Course, instructional materials are presented in this study guide with relation to work, energy, and power. The topics are concerned with kinetic and potential energy, energy transfer in free falling bodies, and conservation laws. The content is arranged in scrambled form, and the use of…

Two computer programs are described, with the development and implementation of the first program described in some detail. This is a student-computer dialogue for beginning or intermediate physics classes entitled "A Computer-Based Dialogue for Deriving Energy Conservation for Motion in One-Dimension." A portion of the flowchart is included,…

Discusses the use of a simple computer exercise to derive a general law for simple pendulum phenomena with square-law damping. Indicates that less mathematical skills are requires in the computer treatment than in the analytical treatment.

As the fourth lesson of the Articulated Multimedia Physics Course, instructional materials are presented in this study guide. The subject matter is concerned with displacements, speeds, scalers, vector sum, and vector analysis.The content is arranged in scrambled form, and the use of matrix transparencies is required for students to control their…

As the tenth lesson of the Articulated Multimedia Physics Course, instructional materials relating to circular motion are presented in this study guide. The topics are concerned with instantaneous velocity, centripetal force, centrifugal force, and satellite paths. The content is arranged in scrambled form, and the use of matrix transparencies is…

This high school physics computer software resource is a systems and control simulator that covers the topics of electricity, electronics, mechanics, and programming. Circuits can easily be simulated on the screen and electronic and mechanical components can be combined. In addition to those provided in Crocodile Technology, a student can create…