Tools for scientific thinking-microcomputer-based laboratories for physics teaching

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written by Ronald K. Thornton

The author describes the use of a microcomputer-based laboratory in expanding physical intuition. An example is given with students interacting with a motion detector to produce position-time and velocity-time graphs.

Physics Education: Volume 22, Issue 4, Pages 230 - 238

https://doi.org/10.1088/0031-9120/22/4/005

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Classical Mechanics - Motion in One Dimension Education Practices - Curriculum Development = Laboratory - Technology = Computers	- Lower Undergraduate - Middle School - High School	- Reference Material = Article

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DOI:: 10.1088/0031-9120/22/4/005
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<a href="https://www.compadre.org/introphys/items/detail.cfm?ID=15035">Thornton, Ronald. "Tools for scientific thinking-microcomputer-based laboratories for physics teaching." Phys. Educ. 22, no. 4, (1987): 230 - 238.</a>

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R. Thornton, , Phys. Educ. 22 (4), 230 (1987), WWW Document, (https://doi.org/10.1088/0031-9120/22/4/005).

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R. Thornton, Tools for scientific thinking-microcomputer-based laboratories for physics teaching, Phys. Educ. 22 (4), 230 (1987), <https://doi.org/10.1088/0031-9120/22/4/005>.

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Thornton, R. (1987). Tools for scientific thinking-microcomputer-based laboratories for physics teaching. Phys. Educ., 22(4), 230 - 238. Retrieved September 12, 2024, from https://doi.org/10.1088/0031-9120/22/4/005

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Thornton, Ronald. "Tools for scientific thinking-microcomputer-based laboratories for physics teaching." Phys. Educ. 22, no. 4, (1987): 230 - 238, https://doi.org/10.1088/0031-9120/22/4/005 (accessed 12 September 2024).

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Thornton, Ronald. "Tools for scientific thinking-microcomputer-based laboratories for physics teaching." Phys. Educ. 22.4 (1987): 230 - 238. 12 Sep. 2024 <https://doi.org/10.1088/0031-9120/22/4/005>.

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