Learn Physics with Functional Programming

INTRODUCTION

One of the best ways to learn something is to teach it. It is invaluable to have a person who is willing to listen to what we say, to read what we write, and to respond. Knowing that someone is listening or reading encourages us to spend time and effort creating something of quality. And if our writing incites a response, so much the better, for we have started a conversation that might challenge us to sharpen our understanding.

A pleasant and productive way to learn physics is to teach a computer how to do it. We admit up front that the computer is not as rich a listener as a person and cannot provide the depth or breadth of response ...