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Wu, Guobin; Wu, Amy Yimin – Physics Education, 2021
This paper starts with an introduction to the concept of momentum current. It is followed by a discussion of its strength and density with the aid of several analogies made between momentum current and electric current. Based on the novel concepts of thermal charge and its quantity (entropy), the analogies are extended to entropy current. The…
Descriptors: Physics, Science Instruction, Safety, Energy
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Vidak, Andrej; Sapic, Iva Movre; Mesic, Vanes – Physics Education, 2021
The experimental investigation of Newton's law of universal gravitation requires expensive and sensitive equipment. Therefore, it is often not possible to conduct such an experiment within a typical physics class. An alternative is to investigate the universal gravitation law by using simulations. In this paper, we are presenting such an augmented…
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Teaching Methods, Physics, Scientific Concepts
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Cervantes Juárez, Erika; Sánchez Guzmán, Daniel – Physics Education, 2023
In many science and engineering undergraduate programmes, physics courses are fundamental and can be seen as a potential place where students can develop complementary abilities such as the computational thinking process. The present work proposes and describes the learning science and engineering with electronic spreadsheets cycle (LSEESC)…
Descriptors: Engineering Education, Spreadsheets, Science Education, Physics
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Aguiar, C. E.; Barroso, M. F.; Dias, P. M. C.; Francisquini, M. F. B. – Physics Education, 2022
Difficulties presented by students on the concept of instantaneous velocity are well known. This is in part due to instantaneous speed being often defined in terms of the notion of mathematical limit, which may not be clear to many students in introductory physics courses. In this work we present a complementary teaching proposal that can help…
Descriptors: Physics, Scientific Concepts, Difficulty Level, Mathematics
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Cross, Rod – Physics Education, 2020
A method is described to measure the coefficient of restitution (COR) by dropping a ball on a piezoelectric disk. Multiple bounces can be observed at small drop heights, so the average COR over say ten bounces can be obtained from just one ball drop, without having to measure the bounce height or the bounce speed. The results show directly that…
Descriptors: Physics, Science Instruction, Teaching Methods, Measurement
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Giulotto, Enrico; Malgieri, Massimiliano – Physics Education, 2022
The distinction between pressure in a liquid and in a gas is often treated in a cursory way, or not treated at all, even in university level textbooks. Most texts fail to point out the relation between pressure and density in a gas as compared to pressure in a--virtually incompressible--liquid. In many instances this also results in a dismissive…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, College Science, Secondary School Science, Teaching Methods
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Hughes, Stephen; Alkhazraji, Sultan; Zhang, Xiangyu; Nadarajah, Helen; Goodwin, Candice Michelle; Leisemann, Scott; Evason, Chris; Potter, Darryl – Physics Education, 2021
Diffraction is an important phenomenon in physics. This paper describes using a scanning electron microscope (SEM) to produce cross-sectional images of iridescent seashells. When seashell cross-sections are viewed in a SEM, regular structure is seen. Seashells are a good example of a biocomposite material and good natural objects for introducing…
Descriptors: Physics, Science Instruction, Teaching Methods, Case Studies
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Karadag, Mustafa; Yavas, Pervin Ünlü – Physics Education, 2021
In this work, we made a simple electronic tool called a 'magnetic polarity detector' which can determine the magnetic poles of permanent magnets or electromagnets. We used it in some student experiments in the physics laboratory. For example, determining the magnetic poles of permanent magnets and a current-carrying coils or electromagnets.…
Descriptors: Physics, Science Instruction, Magnets, Energy
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Mart, T. – Physics Education, 2021
In this paper I explain how I usually introduce the Schrödinger equation during the quantum mechanics course. My preferred method is the chronological one. Since the Schrödinger equation belongs to a special case of wave equations I start the course with introducing the wave equation. The Schrödinger equation is derived with the help of the two…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Teaching Methods, Quantum Mechanics, Equations (Mathematics)
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Hachmi, A.; El Moussaouy, A.; Ouariach, A.; Essaadaoui, R.; Kerkour-El Miad, A.; Mommadi, O.; El Hadi, M. – Physics Education, 2021
In this study, which aims to help grade nine students overcome the misconceptions about electric current, we identified their misconceptions about this concept and then designed and implemented a playground activity as an analogy of electric current. Through the conceptual change texts approach, which we have enhanced with experience, we use this…
Descriptors: Playground Activities, Scientific Concepts, Energy, Physics
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Hughes, Theo; Kersting, Magdalena – Physics Education, 2021
Recently, the physics education community has taken a keen interest in modernising physics education. However, while topics in modern physics have great potential to engage students, these topics are abstract and hard-to-visualise. Therefore, many students hold mistaken pictures and misconceptions, which can impede learning. In this article, we…
Descriptors: Physics, Scientific Concepts, Time, Misconceptions
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Leonardi, Alessio Mattia; Mobilio, Settimio; Fazio, Claudio – Physics Education, 2022
Special Relativity introduces students to Modern Physics, whose importance in the high school is increasing. Nevertheless its teaching and learning is a critical issue. Different solutions have been developed to overcome the encountered difficulties. In this paper we describe the spacetime globe, a mechanical instrument that allows to experience…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Teaching Methods, Scientific Concepts, Physics
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Lima, E. A.; Dutra, R. S.; Souza, P. V. S. – Physics Education, 2020
We propose a semiquantitative experiment that associates video-analysis and ordinary procedures of experimental physics whose objective is to investigate the dual character of Oobleck, a mixture of cornstarch in water, which appears thicker or thinner depending on how it is physically manipulated. The results are presented and interpreted taking…
Descriptors: Video Technology, Physics, Science Instruction, Scientific Concepts
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Kersting, Magdalena; Toellner, Richard; Blair, David; Burman, Ron – Physics Education, 2020
In recent years, general relativity (GR) and gravitational-wave astronomy have emerged both as active fields of research and as popular topics in physics classrooms. Teachers can choose from an increasing number of modern instructional models to introduce students to relativistic ideas. However, the true potential of an instructional model can…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Physics, Astronomy, Scientific Concepts
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Atkin, Keith – Physics Education, 2021
This paper shows how two distinct but related models can be used to bring out the essential physics of heat flow in one dimension. The first is a simple step-wise procedure using "SMath Studio," while the second is an electric analogue using a basic RC ladder connected to an Arduino microcontroller. Both models can be demonstrated in…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Scientific Concepts, Physics, Heat
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