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ERIC Number: EJ277029
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1982-Sep
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The Physics of Toys.
Levinstein, Henry
Physics Teacher, v20 n6 p358-65 Sep 1982
Outlines a course in which toys are used to demonstrate physics concepts, stressing available or easily constructed toys. A recent lecture sequence included toys demonstrating equilibrium, force/torque, linear/angular momentum conservation, energy conservation/storage, flying, vibrations, programed music, and others. Illustrations of selected toys are included. (JN)
Descriptors: College Science, Course Descriptions, Demonstrations (Educational), High Schools, Higher Education, Physics, Science Education, Science Instruction, Scientific Concepts, Secondary School Science, Toys
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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