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Development of a Kinematics Simulator and Problem Solver
using Java
Gabriel R. Borlongan
ABSTRACT
Kinematics, the study of motion, is one of the first topics physics students
delve in. Without a good foundation, they cannot go on to reach the different
areas of one of the hardest sciences, physics. Teachers may also have a hard time
in relaying the lessons because of their students’ different aptitudes in science.
With technology today, people find one of the best ways to overcome challenges
and solve problems. Java, a multi-platform programming language, is usually
used to write programs that simplify tasks.
A successful program, the kinematics simulator and solver, using Java
and source code processor JCreator 4.0, was developed to overcome this hurdle in
the lives of many students, and teachers as well. The solver can find the value of
any kinematics variable with any input for any one-dimensional (1D) kinematic
problem 100% accurately and precisely in less than a second. Testing was made
continuously in one computer without program debugging. The simulator can
graph the motion of a projectile given the user’s input of velocity and angle of
firing from the ground. Because of expertise and time constraint, the proponent
included only 1D motion for the solver. However, work on the 2D part has been
started already so future developers can work more on other aspects like the
graphical user interface. The project needs a few more modifications to be a
perfect kinematics study tool but the present successful stand-alone program is
already a foundation for future developers.
#22
Celery seed Extract as active ingredient in tanning lotions
Christian John Immanuel S Boydon, Dennis C David, Gerard Paul T Dela Cruz
ABSTRACT
A tanning lotion with celery seed extract as active ingredient was concocted
in order to find out if it could be an effective but less expensive substitute to
commercial tanning lotions. Celery seeds were bought from AMSA Seed company
and extract was obtained using soxhlet extraction technique. Sesame oil, coconut
oil, an emulsifier and the celery seed extract were then mixed together, before
adding distilled water and lanolin.
The lotion was initially tested on the upper arm area to check for any
allergic reaction or irritation on the skin. The comparative testing for color change
included using no tanning lotion, using the celery seed extract tanning lotion, and