Reviews problems and decisions faced in the development of the Nuffield Physics advanced level course. (SL)

Describes an approach for deriving expressions for thermal conductivity and dynamic viscosity which does not consider the net flow of energy or momentum across a plane. (SL)

Describes a simple computing system which can solve the quantum mechanical problem of a particle trapped in a rectangular potential well. (SL)

Discusses perceived difficulty of subjects and the comparison of standards of the examinations in different subjects. (SL)

Describes a simple procedure for making all-round holograms of small objects. (SL)

Describes the differential equation solution to the mechanics problem of the motion of a free mass subject to a harmonic force which can also be illustrated by a simple analogue computer. (SL)

Argues for the inclusion of additional science history in the Nuffield physics curriculum. (SL)

Discusses techniques for teaching electrical resistance. (SL)

Describes an apparatus for demonstrating the transmission line propagation and radiation of electromagnetic waves in the 160-170 MHZ v.h.f. region. (SL)

Provides a collection of references and ideas for using television equipment in physics demonstrations and teaching. (SL)

Describes the difference between the approach of statistical probability and the deterministic approach to physical theories. Shows that it is near the truth to see physical theory as a hierarchical structure in which successively complex levels alternate between probabilistic and deterministic explanations. (Author/GA)

Looks at opportunities and needs within the teaching of physics at the secondary level to develop ideas of chance, and to set these within a discussion of some of the problems of what the subject should be like at this level. (Author/GA)

Describes children's reactions to chance and probability in a variety of experimental situations, using four different experiments from Piaget's work, to give a clearer picture of how children approach these ideas. (GA)

Explains the mechanism and basic physics that govern the growth of a single raindrop by condensation and droplet capture, and such properties as its falling speed, shape, and stability. (Author/GA)

Describes experiments in ice physics that demonstrate the behavior and properties of ice. Show that ice behaves as an ionic conductor in which charge is transferred by the movement of protons, its electrical conductivity is highly temperature-dependent, and its dielectric properties show dramatic variation in the kilohertz range. (Author/GA)