Title :
Computer-Guided Solutions to Physics Problems Using Prolog
Author :
Bensky, Thomas J. ; Taff, Catherine A.
Author_Institution :
State Univ. in San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo, CA, USA
Abstract :
By posing a continual stream of pertinent questions, a nonmathematical computer program can prod freshman physics students toward an analytical solution to one-dimensional kinematics problems.
Keywords :
PROLOG; computer aided instruction; learning (artificial intelligence); physics computing; Prolog; analytical solution; computer-guided solutions; nonmathematical computer program; one-dimensional kinematics problems; physics problems; Acceleration; Algebra; Books; Calculus; Computational modeling; Computer aided instruction; Computer languages; Physics computing; Programming profession; Projectiles; Artificial intelligence; Prolog; computer tutorial; kinematics; physics;
Journal_Title :
Computing in Science & Engineering
DOI :
10.1109/MCSE.2010.8
