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Kortemeyer, Gerd – Physics Teacher, 2023
Simulations can provide opportunities for engaged exploration in physics teaching and learning. Beyond the two-dimensional world of screen-based simulations, abstract concepts like vectors (for example, of electric fields) can frequently be visualized better in a three-dimensional virtual reality (VR) environment. These visualizations can be…
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Science Instruction, Scientific Concepts, Visualization
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Danese, Anthony – Physics Teacher, 2022
In this paper I describe an interactive Gauss's law computer simulation using the GlowScript programming environment. The simulation calculates a point charge's electric field at locations on the surface of a Gaussian cube and displays the electric field in GlowScript's 3D graphics window. The point charge can be moved, and the electric field…
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Science Instruction, Energy, Educational Technology
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Vidak, Andrej; Šapic, Iva Movre; Hadžimehmedovic, Mirza – Physics Teacher, 2022
In the past decade, we have witnessed the emergence of a large number of different computer-based animations and simulations that have the goal to foster better learning of different physics topics. Past studies have shown many benefits of animations and simulations, but for their efficient usage it is very important that teachers are well…
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Scientific Concepts, Mechanics (Physics), Science Instruction
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Wildan, Ardan; Yau, Chin Doong; Wijesinghe, Chamaka; Xiao, Kevin; Ng, Tuck Wah – Physics Teacher, 2022
The Van de Graaff (VDG) generator is ubiquitous in the physics laboratory, but the high-voltage discharges that emanate from it can cause user discomfort or damage to nearby electronics during experimentation. In this work, an augmented reality (AR) tool is developed to help students conduct the experiment safely. More specifically, it allows them…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Science Experiments, Laboratory Equipment, Computer Simulation
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Zheng, Yuan; Huang, Zewei; Yang, Yanbin – Physics Teacher, 2021
As intriguing optical phenomena that occur in nature, mirages are widely known and often mentioned in physics classes when introducing the basics of optics. In the atmosphere, a mirage occurs under the condition of vertical variations in air density, which are usually caused by a temperature gradient. The light rays are continuously refracted and…
Descriptors: Physics, Science Instruction, Optics, Teaching Methods
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Bickel, Klaus; Denschlag, Robert – Physics Teacher, 2019
This work is inspired by a recent article in a German newspaper about the question of whether a 360 degree turn on an ordinary swing, that is, a seat suspended by chains, is possible. Although the author correctly negates the question, his remarks about the trajectory of the rocking person remain imprecise. Thus, we direct our attention to cases…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Physics, Motion, Scientific Concepts
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Blanco, Philip – Physics Teacher, 2020
In the April 2018 issue of "TPT," Joseph Amato presented an analysis of intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) trajectories as applied to recent test launches from North Korea. Using properties of their elliptical paths, he derived relationships between launch velocity, elevation angle, and maximum range. However, this approach cannot…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Scientific Concepts, Physics, Computer Simulation
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Archer, Avery; Sederberg, David; Kondapaneni, Guna; Sands, Philip – Physics Teacher, 2020
The Search for Exoplanets is an interactive computer simulation, the product of a collaboration between the Departments of Physics and Astronomy and Computer Science at Purdue University. Our goal was to create a computer simulation that would introduce students to scientific principles, research methodology, and analysis of data with which…
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Educational Technology, Science Instruction, Teaching Methods
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Regester, Jeff; McGahee, Courtney – Physics Teacher, 2019
A planetarium is an invaluable tool for teaching introductory astronomy, but one that few astronomy educators have ready access to. Here we describe a do-it-yourself planetarium that can be built with modest funding. There have been other planetarium construction projects described in the literature and online, most of which use cardboard to make…
Descriptors: Physics, Science Instruction, Astronomy, Introductory Courses
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Wehrbein, William M. – Physics Teacher, 2022
Recognized as one of the most beautiful experiments of all time, the oil drop experiment performed by Robert Millikan and his graduate students (primarily Harvey Fletcher) is a standard in the repertoire of experiments performed by undergraduate physics students. However, "as a teaching lab it does not enjoy a good reputation for three…
Descriptors: Science Experiments, Science Laboratories, Undergraduate Students, College Science
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Bobowski, Jake Stanley – Physics Teacher, 2021
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, academic institutions across the globe have been forced to move to online learning environments. It has been particularly challenging for the experimental sciences to develop and deliver authentic lab-based experiences. Some of the strategies that have been adopted for first-year physics labs include: providing a…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Online Courses, COVID-19, Pandemics
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Absher, Mikayla L.; Piephoff, Caroline C.; Sitar, David J. – Physics Teacher, 2019
Throughout time people have been measuring the rising and setting positions of celestial objects with respect to the horizon. The motivation for this paper is to provide a link between mathematical and observational approximations for the Sun's declination (angular distance from the celestial equator). One source had students do an experiment with…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Physics, Mathematics, Astronomy
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Lincoln, James – Physics Teacher, 2019
Python is a free, text-based programming language that has already been used by those who do physics research to great effect. But students can also learn to use it and, through its use, learn other aspects of physics--especially ones that are difficult or impossible to perform as physical labs. This article serves as a most-fundamental start for…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Physics, Computer Uses in Education, Programming Languages
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Lee, Sukmock; Guthery, Charlotte; Kim, Daewook; Calkins, Addison – Physics Teacher, 2022
An essential goal for physics and optical science instructors is to encourage students to find excitement and beauty in physical and optical phenomena while helping them learn the theoretical concepts and conducting experiments that can test the validity of the concepts. Such motivation largely relies on realistic hands-on lab opportunities where…
Descriptors: Physics, Optics, Science Instruction, Hands on Science
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Hughes, Ciaran; Isaacson, Joshua; Turner, Jessica; Perry, Anastasia; Sun, Ranbel – Physics Teacher, 2022
Quantum computing is a growing field at the intersection of physics and computer science. The goal of this article is to highlight a successfully trialled quantum computing course for high school students between the ages of 15 and 18 years old. This course was designed to bridge the gap between popular science articles and advanced undergraduate…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Physics, Science Instruction, Quantum Mechanics
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