Challenging models of elastic collisions with a computer simulation
(1993)
Journal Article
Whitelock, D., Taylor, J., O'Shea, T., Scanlon, E., Sellman, R., Clark, P., & O'Malley, C. (1993). Challenging models of elastic collisions with a computer simulation. Computers & Education, 20(1), 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1016/0360-1315%2893%2990065-q
A number of techniques were used to elicit 16–17 yr old physics students' understanding of collisions. The students appear to use two different models of reasoning, namely a linear causal and a resistance/reciprocal causal model. These models however... Read More about Challenging models of elastic collisions with a computer simulation.