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Peer reviewedBauman, Robert P. – Physics Teacher, 1992
Examines problems that occur with the vocabulary used in physics textbooks related to heat and energy. Discusses the concepts of thermal energy and temperature, conservation of energy laws, and the first law of thermodynamics. (MDH)
Descriptors: Energy, Heat, High Schools, Higher Education
Peer reviewedBauman, Robert P. – Physics Teacher, 1992
Examines problems that commonly appear in the definition and discussion of work in physics textbooks. Presents the work-energy theorem, provides examples contradicting erroneous statements often found in textbook, and discusses the inconsistent terminology utilized with respect to force and work. (MDH)
Descriptors: Definitions, Energy, Force, High Schools
Peer reviewedBauman, Robert P. – Physics Teacher, 1992
Examines inconsistencies in science textbook discussions of vector quantities and force. Provides illustrations of textbook inconsistencies related to Newton's laws of motion and the concepts of centrifugal and coriolis force. (MDH)
Descriptors: Acceleration (Physics), Definitions, Force, Higher Education
