Re: math in physics classes

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1 total messages Started by Curt Johnson Thu, 17 Jun 1993 22:07

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Author: Curt Johnson
Date: Thu, 17 Jun 1993 22:07

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I teach Physics at West Allegheny Sr. High several miles outside of
Pittsburgh, PA.  I do not use calculus in my first year Physics course
and when we get to vectors the students learn composition, resolution,
and method of components (break up into x and y, then back together
with tan and pythagorean thm).  They also learn how to use law of sines
and cosines.  I don't understand why you should be restricted to certain
rules (like law of sines and cosines) when the others are very useful and
also lend themselves to use in computer programs that can be used.

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