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Simulations In Physics Classroom

• Negussie Tirfessa
• Manchester Community College
• Oct. 26,2007

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This simulation serves as a very good
demonstration of conservation of Mechanical
energy. The track can be modified, skater can be
chosen, height can be measured, and gravity can
be changed by choosing earth, moon, and Jupiter.
http//phet.colorado.edu/new/simulations/index.ph
p?catTop_Simulations
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This simulation is used for projectile
motion demonstrations. It has many options. The
angles, initial speed, projectile type and size,
altitude, and drag coefficient can be adjusted.
For example, range and angle relationship can be
easily demonstrated as shown below for 30 and 60
degrees. http//phet.colorado.edu/new/simulatio
ns/sims.php?simProjectile_Motion
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In this simulation students study the
relationship between potential and potential
energy. They also investigate conservation of
mechanical energy. They can vary the speed of an
electron and the electric field between the
plates.http//wps.aw.com/aw_knight_physics_1/0,87
22,1123703-,00.html
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Qualitative Introduction to Electric Potential by
using ActivPhysics Simulations. In this
simulations students can change charge values,
charges signs, distance, an number of charges in
order to help them understand concepts like
electric field, electric potential, and
equipotential lines. http//wps.aw.com/aw_knight_p
hysics_1/0,8722,1123703-,00.html
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This simulation has been used for lab activity on
Electrostatics. Students collect data and analyze
it. It can also be used for class activity on
Electrostatics. http//webphysics.davidson.edu/ph
ysletprob/ch9_problems/ch9_1_electrostatics/defaul
t.html
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This simulation can also be used for class
activity in Electrostatics. It can be used as a
problem for class group discussions.
http//webphysics.davidson.edu/physletprob/ch9_pr
oblems/ch9_1_electrostatics/default.html
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This simulations can be used for demos on
Reflection, Refraction, and total internal
reflection. The angles and the refractive indices
can be varied. http//physics.bu.edu/duffy/class
room.html
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This simulations can be used for demos on Image
formation by lenses and mirrors. The object size
and object distances can be varied.
http//physics.bu.edu/duffy/classroom.html