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Phyiscs Activities for Calculator Based Labs (CBLs) and TI-83 Graphing Calculators



The activities below were developed by
Elizabeth James High School Physics Teacher at Derby High School, Derby, Kansas

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  • Back and Forth (harmonic Motion)

  • Centripetal Acceleration with a Turntable

  • Determining g on an Incline

  • Modified Atwood's Machine

  • Momentum

  • Motion Graphs Experiment

  • Motion Graphs Interactive Lecture Demonstration

  • National Science Standards for Physics with CBL

    created 08-02-2000, last update 08-02-2000

    TI-83 Plus Graphing Calculators with CBL's and probes are available for classroom checkout in and around the Wichita, KS area! Contact the Fairmount Center for Science and Mathematics Education at (316) 978-3191 to make a reservation.

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