What physics programs should I add to my TI-84Plus?

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The discussion centers on the use of TI-84 Plus calculators in physics courses, with a focus on adding programs for various physics topics. One participant suggests that while it's permissible to add programs, they recommend against relying on calculators for introductory physics, advocating for manual calculations instead. They emphasize that complex numerical analysis should be conducted on lab workstations with custom code rather than on calculators. The overall sentiment leans towards promoting a deeper understanding of physics through manual problem-solving rather than dependence on technology. Ultimately, the conversation highlights a preference for traditional methods over calculator-based shortcuts in learning physics.
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My professor told us we are allowed to use a TI calculator and that if wanted to we could add programs to it. What programs do you thank I should add. we covered everything from one dimensional motion to basic thermodynamic stuff?
 
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I wouldn't add any program for intro physics; I would add any program just for fun.
 
You may not like my answer (I'm an academic), but you shouldn't use a calculator for more than finding the sine of an angle and the like. You should be doing everything by hand. The types of problems that you can't do by hand (complex numerical analysis), you should be doing on a lab workstation using mostly code you write yourself.
 
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