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Eason, Laurie; Friedman, Alan J. – Physics Teacher, 1975
Describes construction of an exhibit which uses the acceleration of an elevator to distinguish mass and weight. (CP)
Descriptors: Demonstrations (Educational), Exhibits, Force, Matter
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Crane, H. Richard – Physics Teacher, 1995
Describes the working of an exhibit in the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum in which separated water drops from two nozzles collide to make interesting shapes. Discusses the calculation of the vibration frequency after the drop breaks away from the nozzle and the effect of drop size and surface tension on this frequency. (JRH)
Descriptors: Demonstrations (Science), Exhibits, Hands on Science, Museums
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Melvin, Cruse; Melvin, Timothy – Physics Teacher, 1995
Describes construction and operation of an inexpensive and portable educational hallway exhibit on color mixing. (JRH)
Descriptors: Color, Demonstrations (Science), Exhibits, Light
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Bennett, Jeffrey O.; And Others – Physics Teacher, 1991
Describes the Colorado Scale-Model Solar System, a display illustrating the sizes and distances to the Sun and the nine planets on the campus of Colorado University. Discusses the model's educational value and uses for the classroom and the community. (MDH)
Descriptors: Astronomy, Community Education, Exhibits, High Schools
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Campbell, John – Physics Teacher, 1989
Describes the physics displays at the University of Canterbury (New Zealand), including the facility, static displays, and interactive displays. Discusses the basic philosophy, general principles, and evaluation of the displays. (YP)
Descriptors: College Science, Display Aids, Exhibits, Higher Education
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Pizzo, Joe, Ed. – Physics Teacher, 1992
Describes a set of displays on the theme of coupled mechanical oscillators. Displays encompass three common demonstrations: (1) a coupled pair of identical pendulums; (2) a multiple-pendulum resonance demonstration; and (3) a Wilberforce coupled oscillator. (MDH)
Descriptors: Demonstrations (Educational), Display Aids, Exhibits, High Schools