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Shahani, Vijay M.; Jenkinson, Jodie – Chemistry Education Research and Practice, 2016
We explored analogies used for introducing students to the concept of potential energy wells. Two analogy systems were developed, a spring system and a novel system consisting of electrostatic spheres. These two, distinct analogies were housed within an interactive tool that allowed students to manipulate the analogous systems and witness changes…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Undergraduate Students, College Science, Science Instruction