Apparatus for Teaching Physics.

Minnix, Richard B.; Carpenter, D. Rae, Jr.

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ERIC Number: EJ307504

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Publication Date: 1984

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Apparatus for Teaching Physics.

Minnix, Richard B.; Carpenter, D. Rae, Jr.

Physics Teacher, v22 n8 p538-40 Nov 1984

Describes an apparatus which demonstrates the stability of equilibrium of multidimensional objects and helps students to understand the concept of a lever arm. Also describes an alternative to the standard black, mercury "student cell" used as a reference voltage for calibrating a slide-wire potentiometer. (JN)

Descriptors: College Science, Demonstrations (Educational), Electricity, Force, High Schools, Higher Education, Physics, Science Education, Science Equipment, Secondary School Science

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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