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ERIC Number: EJ260484
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1982-Mar
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Astronomy Spectra Experiment for Nonscience Students.
Kaufman, S. E.
Physics Teacher, v20 n3 p170 Mar 1982
An experimental technique to develop inferential thinking in less scientifically-oriented community college students is described. Students activate unlabeled gas discharge tubes and identify the gases by comparing color photographs with spectrometer observations. Includes methods for taking color photographs of spectra. (SK)
Descriptors: Astronomy, College Science, Higher Education, Laboratory Procedures, Light, Nonmajors, Optics, Photographs, Physics, Science Education, Science Experiments, Spectroscopy
Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Identifiers: National Science Foundation