Equations of Motion on a Computer Spreadsheet: The Damped Harmonic Oscillator and More.

Frank, Michael T.; Kluk, Edward

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ERIC Number: EJ412338

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Publication Date: 1990

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Equations of Motion on a Computer Spreadsheet: The Damped Harmonic Oscillator and More.

Frank, Michael T.; Kluk, Edward

Physics Teacher, v28 n5 p308-11 May 1990

Presented is an example of this use of spreadsheet software. The basic case is considered with an extension and suggestions for other applications. Emphasized is the use of this method at the introductory level. (CW)

Descriptors: College Science, Computation, Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Higher Education, Mechanics (Physics), Physics, Science Education, Spreadsheets

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Guides - Non-Classroom

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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