Describes an analog electronic simulator for the motion of an object projected horizontally in a vertical acceleration field. The device features adjustable values for the horizontal speeds and "gravity." Trajectories are displayed on an oscilloscope. (Author/CP)

A simple analog computer program is described which, in conjunction with a dual-trace storage oscilloscope, can demonstrate travelling and standing waves, the effect of various reflection coefficients, standing wave ratios, and other wave phenomena. (Author/CP)

Three methods of studying motion are described. A wind tunnel is utilized in demonstrating flutter. Computer graphics with an oscilloscope are used to investigate the natural modes of vibration and to track the simulated motion of missiles. (TS)

Presents a method for measuring the speed of light using a laser pointer with adjustable focus as the signal carrier, a signal generator to modulate the light beam, and a student oscilloscope to detect the phase shift. (Author/CCM)

Discusses the use of an analog computer oscilloscope to illustrate the transition from underdamped to overdamped for the simple harmonic oscillator, the maximum range for a projectile, and the behavior of charged particles in crossed electric and magnetic fields. (MLH)

Discusses circuits for three-bit and four-bit analogue digital converters and digital analogue converters. These circuits feature slow operating speeds that enable the circuitry to be used to demonstrate the mode of operation using oscilloscopes and signal generators. (DDR)

Describes a research-based activity for high school physics students in which they build an LC circuit and find its resonant frequency of oscillation using an oscilloscope. Includes a diagram of the apparatus and an explanation of the procedures. (DDR)

This project experimentally evaluated the computer-based instruction (CBI) technology of the PLATO IV system. The approach was to conduct a set of eight research studies in different Navy training application areas. Short titles of the studies were: (1) remedial math, (2) oscilloscope simulation, (3) sine ratio, (4) multimeter simulation, (5)…

Describes a demonstration for measurement of biophysical signals produced by the human body. The signals, after amplification, could provide acoustical feedback through a voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO), or they could be seen either with an oscilloscope or a high speed chart recorder. (GA)

Describes a multichannel analyzer built using eight-bit S-100 bus microcomputer hardware. The output modes are an oscilloscope display, print data, and send data to another computer. Discusses the system's hardware, software, costs, and advantages relative to commercial multichannels. (Author/GA)

A FIELD EXPERIMENT WAS CONDUCTED TO COMPARE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THREE MODES OF INSTRUCTION IN THE USE OF THE AF 1807 OSCILLOSCOPE (TEKTRONIX 545A). SKILLED ELECTRONIC TECHNICIANS OF THE U.S. AIR FORCE SECURITY SERVICE SERVED AS SUBJECTS. ONE GROUP WAS TRAINED WITH AN AUDIOVISUAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM, AND A SECOND GROUP WITH A BOOK FORM OF THE…

Presents two simple techniques for physics demonstrations: (1) a projection lens system for oscilloscopes which uses an inexpensive surplus lens and enables the entire class to observe the screen; and (2) a polarized optical "Cheshire cat" which uses the overhead projector and Polaroid sheets. (JN)

Describes computer programs (available from authors) including molecular input to computer, programs for quantum chemistry, library orientation to technical literature, plotting potentiometric titration data, simulating oscilloscope curves, organic qualitative analysis with dynamic graphics, extended Huckel calculations, and calculator programs…

Describes an experiment designed to help students gain a better understanding of the characteristics of various electronic components by incorporating a dual-trace oscilloscope in the X-Y mode in addition to direct observations of phase shifts of various signals into a laboratory exercise. (ZWH)

Describes a calibration technique for a small motor which, when driven as a generator, can be used for a speedometer. The generator output can be fed to an oscilloscope to provide a sweep in which the vertical axis is velocity and the horizontal axis, time. (GS)