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Lambert, Andrew – Physics Education, 1988
Presented is the use of a microprocessor for mechanics experiments. Described are the experimental set-ups, experimental method, and conclusions. Includes several diagrams and pictures. (YP)
Descriptors: Acceleration (Physics), Computer Interfaces, Demonstrations (Educational), Gravity (Physics)

Teck-Chee, Chia – Physics Education, 1995
Describes the use of microcomputers in physics experiments to extend powers of observation, increase the accuracy of measurements taken, and obtain large amounts of high quality information, especially continuous and rapidly changing/moving data. Discusses software for interfacing a microcomputer with mechanics experiments. (JRH)
Descriptors: Computer Interfaces, Computer Uses in Education, Measurement, Mechanics (Physics)
Northwest Regional Educational Lab., Portland, OR. – 1982
THE FOLLOWING IS THE FULL TEXT OF THIS DOCUMENT (Except for the Evaluation Summary Table): VERSION: Member's Apple Demonstration Kit. PRODUCER: Conduit, P.O. Box 388, Iowa City, Iowa 52244. EVALUATION COMPLETED: June 1982 by the staff and constituents of the Portland Public Schools, Multnomah ESD, Portland, Oregon. COST: $35.00. ABILITY LEVEL:…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Programs, Gravity (Physics), Microcomputers

Wilson, R. J. – Computer Education, 1984
A BASIC computer program was written for an experiment that measures the time of a fall of a ball-bearing dropped through a measured distance. However, the timing subroutine was written in machine language. The reason for using machine language, the machine language program, hardware used, and the experiment are discussed. (JN)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Gravity (Physics), Microcomputers

Jenkins, Randy A. – Physics Teacher, 1993
Presents an experiment that measures the acceleration and velocity of a model rocket. Lift-off information is transmitted to a computer that creates a graph of the velocity. Discusses the analysis of the computer-generated data and differences between calculated and experimental velocity and acceleration of several rocket types. (MDH)
Descriptors: Acceleration (Physics), Computation, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Uses in Education

Nemirovsky, Ricardo; Tinker, Robert – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1993
Describes software, hardware, and devices that were designed to provide students with an environment to experiment with basic ideas of mechanics, including nonlinear dynamics. Examines the behavior of a Lorenzian water wheel by comparing experimental data with theoretical results obtained from computer-based sensors. (MDH)
Descriptors: Chaos Theory, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Computer Software

Science Teacher, 1988
Reviews two computer software packages for use in physical science, physics, and chemistry classes. Includes "Physics of Model Rocketry" for Apple II, and "Black Box" for Apple II and IBM compatible computers. "Black Box" is designed to help students understand the concept of indirect evidence. (CW)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Uses in Education, Mechanics (Physics)

School Science Review, 1980
Describes equipment, activities, and experiments useful in physics instruction, including among others, a list of articles relating to physics topics, computer interface that makes a computer cost effective, use of a guitar in vibrating string experiments, and photoelectric aids to the measurement of distance, speed, velocity, and acceleration.…
Descriptors: Audio Equipment, College Science, Course Descriptions, Demonstrations (Educational)

Smith, Richard L. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1983
This annotated bibliography contains 20 references on using computers in physics instruction. (MNS)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Bibliographies, Computers, Higher Education

Sauer, G. – Physics Education, 1981
Presents the uses of pocket calculators, programmable calculators, and microcomputers in teaching of statistical physics in unit 9 of the Nuffield advanced physics course. (SK)
Descriptors: Calculators, Microcomputers, Physics, Science Education
Price, Charles L. – 1987
This description of the use of "probeware," i.e., hardware which connects to a microcomputer and works with the software to measure factors such as temperature, light, or motion in science laboratory experiments, uses as an example an experiment which would involve the measurement of pendulum motion using the "Precision Timer…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Data Analysis, Higher Education

School Science Review, 1987
This section of the journal includes several short notes on science activities and materials for secondary schools. Activities and materials are included that relate to biology, microbiology, microcomputers, chemistry, and physics. (RH)
Descriptors: Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Microcomputers

Risley, John S. – Physics Teacher, 1984
Reviews software package consisting of three programs designed to give students practice on V=IR calculations for series, parallel, and network electric circuits. Indicates that the package for Apple II microcomputers is very good for individual practice and that graphics are useful in teaching students how to draw circuits. (JN)
Descriptors: College Science, Electric Circuits, Electricity, Instructional Materials

Jarvis, W. H. – Physics Education, 1983
Presents results of a survey on physics teachers' opinions of microcomputers and microprocessor-based teaching aids they have used, including what features were considered most important and advantages/disadvantages of and personal comments about each device. Includes a glossary of terms used in the report. (JN)
Descriptors: Electronic Equipment, Foreign Countries, Instructional Materials, Microcomputers

Stankevitz, James; Gottlieb, Herbert H., Ed. – Physics Teacher, 1981
Describes an apparatus that uses a microcomputer as a timing device in which the Coefficient of Restitution (COR) is measured. Diagrams of a circuit for timing measurements and a flow chart of a program that measures COR are provided. A list of COR for some common objects is also included. (CS)
Descriptors: Design, Laboratory Equipment, Microcomputers, Physics