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ERIC Number: EJ604102
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2000
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0031-921X
Easily Constructed Mini-Sextant Demonstrates Optical Principles.
Nenninger, Garet G.
Physics Teacher, v38 n4 p238-41 Apr 2000
Examines the design and construction of a mini-sextant and its use in demonstrating Fresnel reflection, geometric optics, and several common optical techniques. A sidebar explains the basic use of the mini-sextant as a navigational tool. (WRM)
Descriptors: Demonstrations (Science), Higher Education, Instructional Materials, Light, Navigation, Optics, Physics, Science and Society, Science Instruction, Scientific Concepts, Teaching Methods
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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