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A Fluorescence Technique for Monitoring Oil Pollution
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Ball, J. E. – Physics Education, 1975
Descriptors: Equipment Utilization, Instrumentation, Luminescence, Maintenance
Teaching Electromagnetism to High-School Students Using Particle Accelerators
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Sinflorio, D. A.; Fonseca, P.; Coelho, L. F. S.; Santos, A. C. F. – Physics Education, 2006
In this article we describe two simple experiments using an ion accelerator as an aid to the teaching of electromagnetism to high-school students. This is part of a programme developed by a Brazilian State funding agency (FAPERJ) which aims to help scientifically minded students take their first steps in research.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Physics, Science Experiments, High School Students
A Versatile Laboratory Wind Tunnel
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Stait, H. E.; And Others – Physics Education, 1975
Descriptors: Equipment Utilization, Laboratory Equipment, Physics, Science Education
Programmable Calculators for Elementary Physics Teaching
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Beare, Richard; New, Peter J. – Physics Education, 1977
Compares operating characteristics and features of programmable hand held calculators. (SL)
Descriptors: Calculators, Computers, Electromechanical Aids, Electronic Equipment
Physics Apparatus
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Physics Education, 1973
Descriptors: Calorimeters, Demonstrations (Educational), Equipment Manufacturers, Equipment Utilization
Physics Apparatus
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Physics Education, 1973
Descriptors: Equipment Maintenance, Equipment Manufacturers, Equipment Utilization, Instrumentation
A Low Cost Reflecting Telescope
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Morris, D. A. – Physics Education, 1973
Descriptors: Astronomy, Construction (Process), Equipment Utilization, Optics
A Low Cost Frequency Modulated Oscillator
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Taylor, K. N. R.; And Others – Physics Education, 1974
Descriptors: College Science, Electronic Equipment, Equipment, Equipment Utilization
The Harris Data Memory.
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Muir, D. H. T.; Elwell, M. J. – Physics Education, 1979
A description of the commercially produced Harris Data Memory is presented. Operation instructions, memory capabilities, data storage, and applications are included. Usefulness of the instrument to instruction in all of the sciences is considered. (SA)
Descriptors: Data Collection, Equipment Utilization, Higher Education, Information Storage
A Simple Apparatus for the Determination of G by Free Fall
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Walton, D. S. – Physics Education, 1974
Descriptors: College Science, Demonstrations (Educational), Equipment, Equipment Utilization
The Black Box Principle
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Wray, E. M. – Physics Education, 1974
Discusses three experiments, respectively, relating to electricity, optics, and electronics, which provide both the experienced and weaker students with a high interest in determining unknowns from a limited amount of information. (CC)
Descriptors: College Science, Equipment Utilization, Instruction, Instructional Materials
A School Radio Telescope for Two Metres
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Codling, J. C. – Physics Education, 1973
Discusses the arrangement, specifications, and operation of a setup designed for use as a student project to record radio storms, continuous level of the quiet sun, and scientific satellites operating near the amateur 2-m band. Included is an example of records of solar activity during 1968-73. (CC)
Descriptors: Astronomy, College Science, Equipment Utilization, Instructional Materials
The Preston Observatory
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Barocas, V. – Physics Education, 1973
Descriptors: Adult Education, Astronomy, Educational Objectives, Educational Programs
The London Schools Planetarium
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Richards-Jones, P. – Physics Education, 1973
Summarizes the scientific activities conducted at the London Schools Planetarium by students of primary and secondary schools and of teacher colleges. Included is a table illustrating the astronomical background of student teachers. (CC)
Descriptors: Astronomy, Educational Objectives, Elementary School Students, Equipment Utilization
Using Analogue Computers in Schools
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Hinson, D. J. – Physics Education, 1974
Discusses the procedures of using operational amplifiers to conduct student projects and teach physical phenomena such as oscillation, radioactive decay, terminal velocity, projectile and ball bouncing. (CC)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Demonstrations (Educational), Electronic Equipment, Equipment Utilization