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Peer reviewedSmyth, A. J. M. – Physics Education, 1970
Presents a research project for secondary school students in the fields of archaeophysics (archaeology) and geophysics using gamma spectroscopy. Describes investigations in mineralization and in dating of potsherds. (LS)
Descriptors: Geophysics, Instruction, Laboratory Procedures, Physics
Peer reviewedNorton, Thomas W. – Physics Teacher, 1971
Descriptors: Demonstrations (Educational), Earth Science, Geophysics, Instruction
Peer reviewedLevi, F. A. – Physics Teacher, 1988
Describes a demonstration of Coriolis acceleration. Discusses two different meanings of "Coriolis" and two causes of Coriolis acceleration. Gives a set-up method of the demonstration apparatus by using a rotary disk with rubber tubing for tap water, switches, lamps, battery, and counterweight. Provides two pictures with operating method.…
Descriptors: College Science, Geophysics, Higher Education, Mechanics (Physics)
