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Three Mechanical Demonstrations of Chaos.
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Ehrlich, Robert – Physics Teacher, 1990
Describes three demonstrations showing chaotic motion, which makes long-term prediction impossible. Discusses the apparatus for the demonstrations and procedures for illustrating chaotic motion of pendulum, balls rolling in a double potential well, and a ball rolling on a balanced beam. (YP)
Descriptors: Chaos Theory, College Science, Demonstrations (Educational), Higher Education