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ERIC Number: EJ301908
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1984
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Game Port Physics Introductory Experiments in Linear Dynamics.
McInerney, Michael
Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, v3 n3 p20-23 Spr 1984
Describes physics experiments (including speed, acceleration, and acceleration due to gravity) in which students write programs to obtain and manipulate experimental data using the Atari microcomputer game port. The approach emphasizes the essential physics of the experiments while affording students useful experience of automatic data collection. (JN)
Descriptors: Acceleration (Physics), College Science, Computer Oriented Programs, Course Descriptions, Gravity (Physics), Microcomputers, Physics, Programing, Science Education, Science Experiments, Science Instruction
Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles
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Audience: Teachers
Language: English
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Identifiers: Speed (Physics)