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ERIC Number: EJ398251
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1989
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Reference Frames and Relativity.
Swartz, Clifford
Physics Teacher, v27 n6 p437-46 Sep 1989
Stresses the importance of a reference frame in mechanics. Shows the Galilean transformation in terms of relativity theory. Discusses accelerated reference frames and noninertial reference frames. Provides examples of reference frames with diagrams. (YP)
Descriptors: College Science, Force, Higher Education, Mechanics (Physics), Motion, Physics, Relativity, Scientific Concepts, Secondary Education, Secondary School Science, Vectors (Mathematics)
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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