Equator: Mac tools for physics students

Equator Software, a new company formed by the co-founder of ON Technology, has debuted its first software title dubbed Equator. The software allows high school and college-level physics students to easily navigate mathematical problems with its integrated word processor-like math editor, drawing palette, searchable formula reference library, algebra generator and drag-and-drop calculator. Equator records each step of students' work, along with figures and comments, collects all problems of an assignment into a single file and then generates homework-quality documents that can be printed.

With the "Math Symbols" feature, students can format mathematical expressions directly from the keyboard. For example, to type the letter pi, simply type "P - I - spacebar." The reference library offers a bank of standard equations and constants that can be inserted into the current document. The tool can also perform most algebra transformations using drag-and-drop. For example, to divide both sides of Area = πr2 by π, students double-click π to select it, then drag it to the opposite side of the equation.

Equator is available immediately for download, and can be used freely during a seven day trial period. The company offers a number of pricing options that include: $15.00 for a three-month student license, $40.00 for a nine-month student license, $140 for an unlimited personal-use license and $300.00 for a nine-month classroom license.

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