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Phil Kline wrote:
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>We are exploring the use of graphing calculators for use in both math
>and >science areas next school year.  I would like some indication as >
>to how many of physhare teachers are utilizing graphing calculators in
>their physics classroom.  If so, do your students purchase the
>calculators or do you have class sets for the students to borrow? Which
>brands / model are you using?

   I used TI-85 graphing calculators with my physics class last year (I
am now at a different school) to illustrate the properties of waves. By
adding sine curves we were able to illustrate standing waves, overtones
and beats. The class seemed to enjoy the lab

   I borrowed the calculators from the math department along with an LCD
screen that I could use on an overhead to show the students what buttons
to punch.

   I could e-mail you the lab instruction sheet or post it on the list
if anyone thinks that's appropriate.