Computer Recreations.

Dewdney, A. K.

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ERIC Number: EJ370945

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1988

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Computer Recreations.

Dewdney, A. K.

Scientific American, v258 n3 p114-17 Mar 1988

Describes the creation of the computer program "BOUNCE," designed to simulate a weighted piston coming into equilibrium with a cloud of bouncing balls. The model follows the ideal gas law. Utilizes the critical event technique to create the model. Discusses another program, "BOOM," which simulates a chain reaction. (CW)

Descriptors: College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Computer Software, Higher Education, Mechanics (Physics), Nuclear Physics, Programing, Science Education, Teaching Methods

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Audience: Practitioners

Language: English

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