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ERIC Number: EJ315861
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1985
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Using Programmable Calculators to Solve Electrostatics Problems.
Yerian, Stephen C.; Denker, Dennis A.
Physics Teacher, v23 n3 p161-63 Mar 1985
Provides a simple routine which allows first-year physics students to use programmable calculators to solve otherwise complex electrostatic problems. These problems involve finding electrostatic potential and electric field on the axis of a uniformly charged ring. Modest programing skills are required of students. (DH)
Descriptors: Calculators, College Science, Electricity, Higher Education, Physics, Problem Solving, Science Education, Science Instruction
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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Identifiers: Electrostatics