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Student Understanding of Superposition: Vectors and Wave Functions
written by Paul J. Emigh, Gina Passante, and Peter S. Shaffer
As part of a broad investigation of student understanding in physics, we have examined student ability with superposition throughout introductory and upper-division courses in physics. This research has focused on examining student ability to add and subtract vector quantities and the wave functions associated with quantum physics. We present results from a series of research tasks designed to probe student understanding of superposition in each of these contexts at various points in undergraduate instruction. In addition, we describe and discuss certain patterns in student reasoning that have been identified across the different tasks, contexts, and courses.
Physics Education Research Conference 2016
Part of the PER Conference series
Sacramento, CA: July 20-21, 2016
Pages 112-115
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Education Foundations
- Alternative Conceptions
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- Problem-Solving Techniques
= Superposition
- Vector Algebra
= Vector Addition
Quantum Physics
- Foundations and Measurements
= Probability and Interference
= Wave Functions
- Lower Undergraduate
- Upper Undergraduate
- Reference Material
= Research study
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Metadata instance created November 30, 2016 by Lyle Barbato
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P. Emigh, G. Passante, and P. Shaffer, Student Understanding of Superposition: Vectors and Wave Functions, presented at the Physics Education Research Conference 2016, Sacramento, CA, 2016, <https://www.compadre.org/Repository/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=14208&DocID=4560>.
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Emigh, P., Passante, G., & Shaffer, P. (2016, July 20-21). Student Understanding of Superposition: Vectors and Wave Functions. Paper presented at Physics Education Research Conference 2016, Sacramento, CA. Retrieved April 23, 2024, from https://www.compadre.org/Repository/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=14208&DocID=4560
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Emigh, P, G. Passante, and P. Shaffer. "Student Understanding of Superposition: Vectors and Wave Functions." Paper presented at the Physics Education Research Conference 2016, Sacramento, CA, July 20-21, 2016. https://www.compadre.org/Repository/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=14208&DocID=4560 (accessed 23 April 2024).
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Emigh, Paul, Gina Passante, and Peter Shaffer. "Student Understanding of Superposition: Vectors and Wave Functions." Physics Education Research Conference 2016. Sacramento, CA: 2016. 112-115 of PER Conference. 23 Apr. 2024 <https://www.compadre.org/Repository/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=14208&DocID=4560>.
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