Accuracy of Computational Modeling in Introductory Mechanical Wave Interference
Wawan Bunawan(a*), Pardomuan Sirompul(b), Tuti Hardianti (a), Sabani (a), Irham Ramadhani (a), Ummil Khairiyah Siregar(a), Dinda Farida(a), Nadira Asha Shakila(a), Hikma Aini(a), Anggi Nurjanah(a)

a) Physics Department, Universitas Negeri Medan, Medan, Sumatera Utara, Indonesia
*wawanbunawan[at]unimed.ac.id
b) Mathematics Department, Universitas Negeri Medan, Medan, Sumatera Utara, Indonesia

Abstract

Nearly all aspects of research in physics involve the use of computers and are invaluable in laboratory and theoretical research. Even though it is very important as a scientific discipline, the integration of computing into physics learning is still a challenge, especially regarding the ability to construct solutions to physics problems. A very important issue is how to assess computational modeling of mechanical wave interference patterns. The expansion of computing in learning at least requires a computational model that can show a comparison between analytical problem solving models and computational modeling. It is necessary to carry out computational modeling assessments and analytical manual solutions. The assessment standard uses a critical value of interference wave amplitude between manual analysis and computational modeling. The creation of computational models provides standardized operationalization of mechanical wave interference problem solving that can be repeated with a higher level of accuracy than manual methods.

Keywords: Accuracy- computational- modeling- mechanical wave- interference

Topic: Science and Vocational Education