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Anderson, P. M.; Lord, A. E., Jr. – American Journal of Physics, 1978
Presents simple and inexpensive demonstrations of properties of metallic glasses. (SL)
Descriptors: College Science, Demonstrations (Educational), Experiments, Higher Education

Eaton, Bruce G. – American Journal of Physics, 1979
Presents three notes on new equipment, techniques, or materials of interest to teachers of physics. (HM)
Descriptors: College Science, Higher Education, Physics, Science Activities

Schiel, D.; And Others – American Journal of Physics, 1978
Presents an experimental method for introducing special relativity which utilizes the distinction between Doppler effects for sound and for light. (SL)
Descriptors: College Science, Higher Education, Instruction, Laboratory Experiments

Huffman, Art – American Journal of Physics, 1980
Discusses a demonstration in which the near and far focusing distances of a student volunteer are measured and his or her glasses prescription is computed. (HM)
Descriptors: College Science, Higher Education, Laboratory Procedures, Optics

Zacharia, Zacharias; Anderson, O. Roger – American Journal of Physics, 2003
Investigates the effects of interactive computer-based simulations presented prior to inquiry-based laboratory experiments on students' conceptual understanding of mechanics, waves/optics, and thermal physics. Uses conceptual tests to assess conceptual understandings of each topic. Indicates that the use of the simulations improved students'…
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Computer Uses in Education, Concept Formation, Higher Education

Lewis, R. A. – American Journal of Physics, 1995
Describes the use of videotapes to introduce experiments in a first-year undergraduate physics laboratory and investigates the effects on students' attitudes and achievement. Concludes that students responded positively to the video introductions but student performance was not improved. Discusses other positive outcomes of the videos. Contains 12…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Educational Strategies, Educational Technology, Higher Education

Casabella, P. A.; And Others – American Journal of Physics, 1980
Discusses simplified experiments in which sinusoidal signals are detected when a laser beam is sent into a photodiode. (HM)
Descriptors: College Science, Electronics, Higher Education, Laboratory Procedures

Jones, Gordon E.; Ferguson, Joe L. – American Journal of Physics, 1980
Discusses the effect of silhouetting a vertical vibrating string against a television screen. The article also reports the usefulness of the effect in tuning stringed instruments and as a possible basis for lecture demonstrations and student discussions and investigations. (HM)
Descriptors: Acoustics, College Science, Electronics, Higher Education

Kautz, Allan D. – American Journal of Physics, 1980
Describes an experimental setup which allows the student to investigate the resonance characteristics of a vibrating plate using a small, circular steel plate clamped around its perpiphery. (HM)
Descriptors: College Science, College Students, Electricity, Higher Education