Using Arduino in Physics Teaching: Arduino-based Physics Experiment to Study Temperature Dependence of Electrical Resistance
Öz
Nowadays, the rapid
developments in science and technology have an impact on education as well as
on all gear units. The integration of technology into the education process
offers effective opportunities, particularly in the fields of STEM (Science,
Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). In this context, Arduino platform has
started to be used as a low cost, easy to use microcontroller in physics
teaching. In this study, an Arduino-based physics experiment that can be used
in physics laboratories was designed. We have used Arduino platform to study
temperature dependence of electrical resistance and to define the temperature
coefficient for a conductor. Experimental data were collected using the Arduino
ohmmeter and a temperature sensor. The resistance-temperature curve obtained is
in the expected character and the temperature coefficient is in the expected
value. With this experiment, the student can easily observe the temperature
change of the conductor's resistance and calculate the temperature coefficient
of the resistance. The Arduino-based apparatus is presented as a simple and low
cost alternative to physics laboratories.
Anahtar Kelimeler
Phiysics education,Arduino platform,Arduino experiment,electrical resistance,temperature coefficient
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