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| Autor/inn/en | Ashline, George; Ellis-Monaghan, Joanna |
|---|---|
| Titel | How High? How Fast? How Long? Modeling Water Rocket Flight with Calculus |
| Quelle | In: PRIMUS, 16 (2006) 2, S.121-137 (17 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift
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| Sprache | englisch |
| Dokumenttyp | gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz |
| ISSN | 1051-1970 |
| Schlagwörter | Calculus; Student Projects; Mathematical Concepts; Visual Aids; Models; Web Sites; Active Learning; College Students; Mathematics Instruction; Teaching Methods; Educational Resources |
| Abstract | We describe an easy and fun project using water rockets to demonstrate applications of single variable calculus concepts. We provide procedures and a supplies list for launching and videotaping a water rocket flight to provide the experimental data. Because of factors such as fuel expulsion and wind effects, the water rocket does not follow the parabolic model of a textbook projectile, so instead we develop a one-variable height vs. time polynomial model by interpolating observed data points. We then analyze this model using methods suitable to a first semester calculus course. We include a list of questions and partial solutions for our project in which students use calculus techniques to find quantities not apparent from direct observation. We also include a list of websites and other resources to complement and extend this project. (Contains 6 figures, 2 tables, and 7 resources.) (As Provided). |
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| Erfasst von | ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC |
| Update | 2017/4/10 |
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