Leeuwenhoek's "Proof" of the Earth's Rotation.

Kruglak, Haym; Johnson, Rand H.

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Publication Date: 1995

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Leeuwenhoek's "Proof" of the Earth's Rotation.

Kruglak, Haym; Johnson, Rand H.

Physics Teacher, v33 n3 p144-45 Mar 1995

Leeuwenhoek's demonstration proving the Earth's rotation, which leads to some significant errors in reasoning, can be reproduced from this article and used to provide an interesting discussion in undergraduate astronomy and physics courses or clubs. (LZ)

Descriptors: Astronomy, Demonstrations (Science), Earth Science, Geophysics, Higher Education, Physics, Science Education, Science Instruction, Scientific Concepts, Undergraduate Study

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