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ERIC Number: EJ387766
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1988
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A Brief Etymology of Words Used in Physics or Does Your Chewing Gum Lose Its Flavor on the Fulcrum Overnight?
Goth, George W.
Physics Teacher, v26 n9 p576-77 Dec 1988
Discusses the etymology of physics words. Provides a list of English words and their original meaning. (YP)
Descriptors: College Science, Definitions, Etymology, Physics, Science History, Science Interests, Scientific Concepts, Scientific Literacy, Secondary Education, Secondary School Science
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Reference Materials - Vocabularies/Classifications
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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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