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ERIC Number: EJ091730
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1974
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Nuclear Physics in a Coffee Cup
Higbie, J.
Physics Teacher, 12, 1, 29-30, Jan 74
Discusses physical phenomena which can be demonstrated by using a coffee cup, involving the short-range field, alpha-particle scattering, standing waves, and Bohr's closed electron orbits. Indicates that observation of the physics of the classroom in everyday objects can attract student interest in physics learning. (CC)
Descriptors: College Science, Instruction, Nuclear Physics, Physics, Science Activities, Science Education, Science Materials, Scientific Concepts, Student Interests
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