VPython for Introductory Mechanics

Details zur Sammlung

This book adds a computational dimension to introductory physics mechanics course, and is intended to accompany the textbook and other course materials for that course. It uses the programming language VPython in the browser-based GlowScript environment. It starts with simple computing and physics examples and move to more sophisticated topics in succeeding chapters. Computational topics include Position vs. Time Graphs, use of vectors, plotting motion of objects, and programming skills such as the cross product. Physics topics include the kinematic equations, torque, angular momentum, projectile motion of a body, the law of universal gravitation, and gravitational assist. The entire work as well as individual chapters and accompanying materials are available for download below.

Gesamtanzahl

11

Resource type

Image
Book
Software or Program Code
Part of Book

Schöpfer

Morgan, Windsor A.|English, Lars Q.

Stichwort

coding
introductory mechanics
textbook
mechanics
introductory physics
numerical recipes
GlowScript
instructional materials for coding in physics
VPython simulations
computational learning activities
physics curricular development
computer modeling
physics simulations
computational physics

Datum erstellt

2019

Subject

Numerical Analysis and Computation
Curriculum and Instruction
Physics
Astrophysics and Astronomy
Science and Mathematics Education

Language

English