Living Physics Portal: Reading the physics in a graph

Abstract: Graphs are a mathematical representation that builds on visual recognition to create a bridge between words and equations. If graphs are used appropriately, they can be a powerful tool in helping students learn to build the blend between physical concepts and mathematical symbology to develop their physical intuition and ability to think with math. This unit contains 50 exam problems from across the curriculum that were used successfully in NEXUS/Physics classes.

Resource Types: Exam problem, Restricted access

Author:

Edward Redish

University of Maryland, College Park

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Physics Topics:

Classical Mechanics > Applications of Newton's Laws, Linear Momentum, Motion in One Dimension, Motion in Two Dimensions, Newton's Second Law, Newton's Third Law, Work and Energy

Electricity & Magnetism > Capacitance, DC Circuits, Electric Fields and Potential

Optics > Interference > Interference From Two Sources

Oscillations & Waves > Oscillations

Oscillations & Waves > Wave Motion > Interference and Diffraction, Standing Waves, Transverse Pulses and Waves, Wave Packets

Thermo & Stat Mech > Probability

Life Sciences Topics:

Biomechanics > Animal Biomechanics

Cross-cutting Biological Concepts > The Cell > Cellular Structure

Human and Animal Physiology > Cardiovascular System > Healthy Cardiovascular Function

Human and Animal Physiology > Neurophysiology > Healthy Neural Function

Molecular and Cellular Biology > Cellular Structure

Chemistry Topics:

Chemical Bonding

Chemical Energetics > Energy

Intermolecular Forces

Intermolecular Forces > Hydrogen Bonding, van der Waals

Reaction Mechanisms

Math Topics:

Differential Calculus; Exponentials and Logarithms; Graphical Analysis

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