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ERIC Number: EJ288639
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1983
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Weightlessness and Free Bodies.
Easton, D.
Physics Teacher, v21 n8 p521 Nov 1983
Provides additional information on a demonstration described in the March 1981 issue of "The Physics Teacher" involving free-falling objects using styrofoam cups, rubber bands, and weights. Approaches the subject using free-body diagrams (included) and discusses the mechanism by which the weights are pulled into the cup. (JM)
Descriptors: Acceleration (Physics), Demonstrations (Educational), Gravity (Physics), Intermediate Grades, Mechanics (Physics), Motion, Physics, Science Education, Science Experiments, Secondary Education, Secondary School Science, Weight (Mass)
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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