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Chiaverina, Chris – Physics Teacher, 1988
Reviews the usage of Genecon, a hand-operated generator, in science laboratory experiments, such as the relationship between motor and generator effects, the system's efficiency, Joule heating, and conversion of mechanical energy into electrical potential energy. Provides the address for purchasing the Genecon and accessories. (YP)
Descriptors: Electricity, Energy, Energy Conservation, Laboratory Equipment

Teague, Charles D. – Physics Teacher, 1988
Discusses a tutorial slide package for oscilloscope operation. Provides source address and price for obtaining it. (YP)
Descriptors: College Science, Electronics, Higher Education, Individual Instruction

Connolly, Walter, Ed. – Physics Teacher, 1989
Describes making laboratory apparatus such as a heavy-duty turntable; a hand-held milk-carton accelerometer; an inverted air table; free-fall measurement with a solenoid as a starting device; and a bright point source. Presents an evaluation of "The Champ Universal Interface and Sensor Pack Software." (YP)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Interfaces, Computer Software Reviews, Higher Education

Risley, John, Ed. – Physics Teacher, 1988
Compares the features of the sonic rangers available from HRM Software, MICROMEASUREMENTS, NAGAWTIS Software Research, and PASCO Scientific for demonstrations and experiments in mechanics. Presents the advantages of the sonic rangers and the typical graphics displayed by each software package. (YP)
Descriptors: Acceleration (Physics), College Science, Computer Graphics, Computer Software Reviews