Visualize the Behaviors of Classical Mechanics Systems with Innovative
Software

Physics Academic Software Releases NEWTONIAN SANDBOX

October 22, 1993--NEWTONIAN SANDBOX, Physics Academic Software's newest
award-winning software package, enables users to explore a wide range of
physical models that generate the motion of a point mass in one and two
dimensions. Users can study the detail and nuance of such motions through
the use of trajectories in space, plots of horizontal and vertical
positions and velocities, radial and angular positions and velocities, and
phase planes corresponding to each of the Cartesian and polar coordinates.
Vector directions and magnitudes can be displayed, resistance on the
horizontal component of the motion.

Developed by Judah L. Schwartz of the Massachusetts Institute of
Technology, NEWTONIAN SANDBOX makes it possible for users to visualize
problems graphically, rather than verbally or symbolically, and is a
useful complement to traditional pedagogy. "By allowing users to plot
variables not normally plotted against one another," says Schwartz, "this
program encourages exploration of new and often surprising behaviors of
the systems of classical mechanics." It can be used to explore possible
parameterizations of trajectories and to study the differences between
trajectories and functions of time.

NEWTONIAN SANDBOX is suitable for physics students and teachers at
university and upper secondary levels. It can be used for classroom
demonstration, computer laboratory sessions, homework assignments, and
examinations. The software is relative to nearly half of all mechanics
lectures and can be used for studies in electricity and magnetism as
well.

Reviewer response to NEWTONIAN SANDBOX has been enthusiastic. Jay Kopp,
Loras College, calls the package an "excellent pedagogical concept."
Ronald Stoner, Bowling Green State University, comments,

"The unique and most pedagogically useful part of this software is the
'Your Move' option, with which students can create and smooth their own
trajectories."

NEWTONIAN SANDBOX is published and distributed by Physics Academic
Software, which is a project of the American Institute of Physics in
cooperation with the American Physical Society and the American
Association of Physics Teachers, as part of a continuing series of
educational software from PAS.

NEWTONIAN SANDBOX is available for both IBM PC and Macintosh computers. The
PC version requires an IBM PC, XT, AT, or PS/2 personal computer with at
least 512K of RAM memory (640K recommended), DOS 2.1 or higher, and
Hercules, CGA, MCGA, EGA, or VGA color graphics. A math coprocessor,
mouse, and graphics-capable printer are highly recommended. The Macintosh
version requires a Macintosh Plus computer or later with system software
version 6.0 or higher and a keyboard with cursor keys. A graphics-capable
printer is strongly recommended.

NEWTONIAN SANDBOX may be purchased from The trajectory of two equal masses
in orbit about Physics Academic Software for $49.95 plus $3.50 shipping
and handling for the first package ($12.50 foreign air mail) and $.75
($4.00 foreign) for each additional package. Lab Packs, which include ten
copies of the software and one User's Manual, are available for $149.95.

For a limited time, you can purchase the entire PAS collection, with or
without Lab Packs, and save up to 20% off the regular price. Physics
Academic Software offers a no-risk guarantee by providing a full refund
for packages returned within 30 days.

PAS also offers a Standing Order Plan, which brings the latest in
innovative physics courseware to your door, along with exceptional
savings. When you join the Standing Order Plan, you will automatically
receive each new PAS program, with or without Lab Packs, and save up to
20% off the list price.

Orders and requests for the Physics Academic Software 1993-1994 Catalog of
Programs should be directed to The Academic Software Library, Campus Box
8202, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695-8202. By
telephone, call (800) 955-TASL or (919) 515-7447; FAX (919) 515-2682.

 ============================================================
 From the  'New Product Information'  Electronic News Service
 ============================================================
 This information was processed from data provided by the
 above mentioned company. For additional details, contact 
 the company at the address or telephone number indicated.
 OmniPage Pro is now used for converting all printed input! 
 ============================================================
 All submissions for this service should be addressed to:
 BAKER ENTERPRISES,  20 Ferro Dr,  Sewell, NJ  08080  U.S.A.
 Email: RBakerPC (AOL/Delphi), rbakerpc@delphi.com (Internet)
 ============================================================
