Peer reviewed
Direct linkERIC Number: EJ931176
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2010-Sep
Pages: 7
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ISSN: ISSN-0031-9120
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Simple Verification of the Parabolic Shape of a Rotating Liquid and a Boat on Its Surface
Sabatka, Z.; Dvorak, L.
Physics Education, v45 n5 p462-468 Sep 2010
This article describes a simple and inexpensive way to create and to verify the parabolic surface of a rotating liquid. The liquid is water. The second part of the article deals with the problem of a boat on the surface of a rotating liquid. (Contains 1 table, 10 figures and 5 footnotes.)
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Physics, Geometric Concepts, Water, Measurement Techniques, Measurement Equipment, Theory Practice Relationship
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Czech Republic
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