Simple Exploration Apparatus for the Introductory Physics Laboratory.

Campbell, Thomas C.

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ERIC Number: EJ160955

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Publication Date: 1977

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Simple Exploration Apparatus for the Introductory Physics Laboratory

Campbell, Thomas C.

Physics Teacher, 15, 4, 231-232, Apr 77

Discusses the laboratory portion of a beginning noncalculus physics course that uses concrete examples of abstract concepts. Describes the use of coffee cans to explain oscillations and plastic darts to illustrate collisions. (MLH)

Descriptors: College Science, Concept Teaching, Equipment, Higher Education, Instructional Materials, Laboratory Experiments, Physics, Science Activities, Science Education, Scientific Concepts, Visual Aids

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