Regional AAPT Sections
Desmos Graphing Calculator Examples
Courtesy of John Varriano,
Christian Brothers University
Plots the trajectory of a projectile launched from (0,0). Enter target height, target distance, and launch speed.
Plots the height versus launch angle for a target horizontal distance.
Shows different polarization states and the effect of quarter-wave plate and half-wave plate on polarized light.
Adds two harmonic waves with variable amplitudes, frequencies, and phase difference. Displays y vs. x.
Adds two harmonic waves with variable amplitudes, frequencies, and phase difference. Displays y vs. t.
Plots position, speed, acceleration, and jerk of electron accelerated by constant force.