The creation of new introductory physics labs that use a computer for data collection and analysis is presented. Several new labs were designed, and ideas are discussed for properly using the computer, the data interface, and the sensors. Lastly, we address how to make these experiments best serve the students.

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Creator

• Connaughton, Blaine

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 06D374M

Advisor

• Jasperson, Stephen N.

Year

• 2006

Date created

• 2006-01-01

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Electrical & Computer Engineering

Rights statement

• In Copyright