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Computer-Assisted Homework for Physics (CAHP) |
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Description |
List of Programs |
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| John Varriano | Johnny Holmes | |
| E-mail: | jvarrian@cbu.edu | jholmes@cbu.edu |
| Phone: | 901-321-3439 | 901-321-3448 |
| Mail: | Christian Brothers University (CBU) 650 East Parkway South Memphis, TN 38104 |
Christian Brothers University (CBU) 650 East Parkway South Memphis, TN 38104 |
The computer assisted homework consists of over 40 individual
assignments for the introductory sequence of college physics courses. Each of these
individual assignments contains several problems that relate to one or
more fundamental principles. Where appropriate, the programs use
diagrams, animation, sound, and simulations based on numerical methods.
When wrong answers are entered, most programs show how to do the problem
correctly. Scores are recorded by the computer so that the assignments can be used for grading purposes if desired. Programs may be run more than once (until a perfect score is
attained) since a random number generator changes the values in a
problem or the problem type the next time through the program.
At CBU, the student may do these assignments on the campus network or on a
personal PC with the results e-mailed in an encrypted data file.
The programs were written by Dr. Johnny Holmes and Dr. John Varriano using TrueBasic. They are fully executable DOS programs (*.exe). No additional software is necessary.
The programs are grouped into the following seven volumes. The list of programs on each volume can be viewed by clicking on the volume number. Static screen images from programs can be viewed for those programs that are highlighted in the volume lists.
You may obtain these
programs
for free, provided you fill out a short form.
Description
List of Programs
Vol. 0: Review of Mathematics Vol. 1: Motion and Newton's Laws Vol. 2: Energy and Rotations Vol. 3: Electricity and Magnetism I Vol. 4: Electricity and Magnetism II Vol. 5: Light Vol. 6: Relativity and Radioactivity
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Volume 0 : Review of Mathematics
Volume 1 : Motion and Newton's Laws
with and without air resistance)
motion explained using helio-centric theory)
Volume 2 : Energy and Rotations
accelerating and decelerating a sled [constant
thrust])
thrust to land on the moon)
Volume 3 : Electricity & Magnetism I
using electric instead of gravitational fields)
series and parallel combinations)
series and parallel combinations)
Volume 4 : Electricity & Magnetism II
but this time using magnetic fields)
Volume 5 : Light
Volume 6 : Special Relativity & Radiation