An Introductory Calculus-Based Mechanics Investigation

Autor/in	Allen, Bradley
Titel	An Introductory Calculus-Based Mechanics Investigation
Quelle	In: Physics Teacher, 55 (2017) 8, S.500 (1 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0031-921X
Schlagwörter	Introductory Courses; Mechanics (Physics); Calculus; Kinetics; Science Experiments; Science Process Skills; Investigations; Laboratory Training + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Einführungskurs; Mechanik; Analysis; Differenzialrechnung; Infinitesimalrechnung; Integralrechnung; Kinetik; Untersuchung; Laborkunde
Abstract	One challenge for the introductory physics teacher is incorporating calculus techniques into the laboratory setting. It can be difficult to strike a balance between presenting an experimental task for which calculus is essential and making the mathematics accessible to learners who may be apprehensive about applying it. One-dimensional kinematics is a common way to do so and has been discussed in this publication. This article outlines a two-dimensional kinematics experiment that is straightforward for students to perform, but for which the ideas of differentiation and maximizing are necessary to justify the results theoretically. It also leads to a satisfying result that ties into a derivation which students may recognize. (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2020/1/01