If You Don't Have a Slicker, Does It Pay to Walk Quicker?.

Peckham, G. D.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ364180

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Publication Date: 1987

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If You Don't Have a Slicker, Does It Pay to Walk Quicker?

Peckham, G. D.; And Others

Science Teacher, v54 n9 p35-39 Dec 1987

Describes a set of activities designed to help students determine whether walking or running in the rain will keep you drier. Includes a range from simple to sophisticated formulas that attempt to consider a number of variables and some basic laws of physics in the calculations. (TW)

Descriptors: Computation, Gravity (Physics), Mathematical Formulas, Mathematics Education, Motion, Physics, Science Activities, Science Education, Science Instruction, Secondary Education, Secondary School Mathematics, Secondary School Science, Water, Weather

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Language: English

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