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Blended Science Methods & Conceptual Physics

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hp logo2005 hp Technology for Teaching Grant Project Blended Science Methods and Conceptual Physics

 

Project Implementation E. Technology - How has technology been used?

Technology Example: Computer Data Aquisition

  • Use of computer data acquisition equipment and mobile feature of the lap top by students to collect “real world” data outside of the classroom laboratory
  

A. Pasco 750 Interface with Sound Sensor and Data Studio Software

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Data from a 512 Hz tuning fork:
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frequency spectrum using fft function:

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B. Pasco 750 Interface with Motion Sensor and Data Studio Software

Data Motion of toy car: x vs t and v vs t for a car rolling down a ramp

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