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From Earth to Heaven: Using "Newton's Cannon" Thought Experiment for Teaching Satellite Physics
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Velentzas, Athanasios; Halkia, Krystallia – Science & Education, 2013
Thought Experiments are powerful tools in both scientific thinking and in the teaching of science. In this study, the historical Thought Experiment (TE) "Newton's Cannon" was used as a tool to teach concepts relating to the motion of satellites to students at upper secondary level. The research instruments were: (a) a…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Physics, Science Experiments, Scientific Concepts