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ERIC Number: EJ277089
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1983-Mar
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DOING Physics.
Zwicker, Earl, Ed.
Physics Teacher, v21 n3 p198-99 Mar 1983
Several good features of a projectile motion experiment (students fire their own rockets) are described, including accuracy achieved, low cost and relative safety. Also described is a simple novelty toy (originally distributed by McDonalds foods) illustrating physics concepts. Blowing on this toy pipe propels a thread around in a loop. (JN)
Descriptors: Acceleration (Physics), High Schools, Instructional Materials, Kinetics, Motion, Physics, Science Education, Science Experiments, Secondary School Science, Toys
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Rockets