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Connolly, Walter, Ed. – Physics Teacher, 1990
Presents two demonstrations: heatwave focusing by concave reflectors and wave speed on a string. Describes the apparatus, and procedures for the demonstrations. (YP)
Descriptors: Acoustics, College Science, Demonstrations (Educational), Laboratory Equipment

Connolly, Walter, Ed. – Physics Teacher, 1990
Instructions for the construction of this instrument and its use are presented. The use of common materials is emphasized. (CW)
Descriptors: College Science, Electricity, High Schools, Higher Education

Connolly, Walter, Ed. – Physics Teacher, 1989
Describes apparatus for Doppler demonstrations. Provides several pictures of the apparatus and ways it could be used. (YP)
Descriptors: Laboratory Equipment, Laboratory Experiments, Laboratory Procedures, Optics

Connolly, Walter, Ed. – Physics Teacher, 1989
Describes three demonstrations: (1) "A 'Rocket' Cart" (using a fire extinguisher and a child's truck); (2) "Angular Momentum Conservation" (providing materials and calculations); and (3) "Cavendish Experiment" (including the building method and examples of calculations). (YP)
Descriptors: College Science, Higher Education, Laboratory Equipment, Laboratory Experiments

Connolly, Walter, Ed. – Physics Teacher, 1990
Described is a spectroscope which can be easily constructed from a film canister. Instructions for building this equipment are provided. (CW)
Descriptors: College Science, Higher Education, Instructional Materials, Laboratory Equipment

Connolly, Walter, Ed. – Physics Teacher, 1989
Describes making laboratory apparatus such as a heavy-duty turntable; a hand-held milk-carton accelerometer; an inverted air table; free-fall measurement with a solenoid as a starting device; and a bright point source. Presents an evaluation of "The Champ Universal Interface and Sensor Pack Software." (YP)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Interfaces, Computer Software Reviews, Higher Education