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ERIC Number: EJ307366
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1984
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DOING Physics--Physics Activities for Groups.
Iverson, Donald; Insley, Peter
Physics Teacher, v22 n7 p458-59 Oct 1984
Describes a demonstration in which the pattern on a rotating turntable can be affected by humming and adjusting the pitch of the hum. At some frequency, if conditions are right, the pattern can be stopped, or "strobed." Also describes a way to introduce humor into physics instruction. (JN)
Descriptors: College Science, Demonstrations (Educational), High Schools, Higher Education, Humor, Physics, Science Activities, Science Education, Secondary School Science
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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