Abstract
In most introductory physics courses, the first equations encountered are the kinematic equations. Though the emphasis at this level tends to be on cases of constant acceleration, many real-world examples of motion are not so simple. We describe the use of inexpensive hobbyist-grade accelerometers and spreadsheet software to explore inertial navigation via numerical integration of the measured acceleration.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 844-847 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | American Journal of Physics |
| Volume | 77 |
| Issue number | 9 |
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| State | Published - 2009 |