An annotated bibliography of books about non-Newtonian physics written by physicists for the lay reader. Organized into three sections: (1) a listing by titles; (2) classification of the books by subject heading; and (3) an annotated bibliography arranged by author. (LZ)

Describes a convenient method of displaying color effects (colors of the blue sky, white clouds, and red sunsets) of Rayleigh and Mie scattering. (ZWH)

Discusses the problem of drawing free-body diagrams to analyze the conditions of static equilibrium. Presents a method based on the correct placement of the normal force on the body. Includes diagrams. (MVL)

Explores the motion of a simple projectile, with emphasis on the critical angle at which radial oscillation begins and the return ellipse. Provides ideas for demonstrations of radial oscillations in the classroom. (JRH)

Argues the importance of students at university and in the final years of high school gaining an appreciation of the principles of quantum mechanics. Presents the EPR gedanken experiment (thought experiment) as a method of teaching the principles of quantum mechanics. (Author/CCM)

Explores the new proving of Ceva and Menelaus's results from Archimedes's Law of the Lever. Presents the geometrical construction of the weighted centroid of the gravity of finite particles along with some properties of vector representation, and sets up a related result to spatial shape. (Author/ASK)

Describes how inanimate objects exert an opposing force. Provides three examples that help to convince students that inanimate objects such as tables can indeed push back. (CCM)

Discusses reasons for and ways of using computer software to teach mechanics. Describes using software to explore mechanics, challenge misconceptions, make links between mathematical representations and motion, and solve non-standard problems. Stresses the need for structured approaches to the use of software. (Contains 24 references.) (Author/ASK)

Describes an activity with cars and fans that observes the motion of cars under force. Lists required materials, the procedure, and introductory questions for the activity. (YDS)

Describes soil mechanics as quite interesting and a pedagogically useful topic in which to present and analyze many concepts in physics. (Author/CCM)

Describes taking laboratory experiments, modifying them to include aspects of peer instruction and collaborative learning, and using pre- and post-tests to measure student learning gains in two of these labs. Data indicates that this modification substantially increases student learning-it increases the average student learning gain from pre- to…

The Force Concept Inventory (FCI) is a multiple-choice test designed to monitor students' understanding of force and related kinematics. Reviews the development of the FCI, outlines its structure, and reviews findings from its implementation. Makes the case for the FCI as a powerful tool for improving both learning and teaching of mechanics.…

Introduces the Galileo Inclined Plane activity in which students learn about accelerated motion without using modern timing devices. (YDS)

Many pupils will be familiar with the ideas in "2001: A Space Odyssey" but few will have considered the physics involved. Simple calculations show that some of the effects depicted in the Space Station and on the Discovery are plausible but others would be impractical. (Author/ASK)

Foucault's pendulum exhibition in 1851 occurred in an era now known by development of the theorems of Coriolis and the formulation of dynamical meteorology by Ferrel. Yet today the behavior of the pendulum is often misunderstood. The existence of a horizontal component of Newtonian gravitation is essential for understanding the behavior with…