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Direct linkERIC Number: EJ809234
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2008-Sep
Pages: 2
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ISSN: ISSN-0031-9120
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Exploring "Extreme" Physics with an Inexpensive Plastic Toy Popper
Lapp, David R.
Physics Education, v43 n5 p492-493 Sep 2008
This article describes an activity that can be performed with an inexpensive plastic toy popper. The activity builds skill at analysing motion and results in the calculation of a surprisingly extreme acceleration. (Contains 1 figure.)
Descriptors: Scientific Concepts, High School Students, Secondary School Science, Science Instruction, Teaching Methods, Motion, Physics, Inhalants, Toys, Computation, Manipulative Materials
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: High Schools
Audience: Teachers
Language: English
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