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Peer reviewedGreenslade, Thomas B., Jr. – Physics Teacher, 1978
Summarizes Charles Wheatstone's 1843 paper introducing the Wheatstone bridge and the rheostat. (SL)
Descriptors: Electricity, History, Physics, Science Education
Peer reviewedLewis, Edwin A. S.; Johnston, John B. – Physics Teacher, 1978
Describes the apparatus and procedures for constructing simple AM radio circuits with a minimum of electronic components. (SL)
Descriptors: Electricity, Instructional Materials, Physics, Radio
Peer reviewedPeterson, John E. – Physics Teacher, 1978
Describes the modification of a transistor radio to make an audio oscillator. (SL)
Descriptors: Laboratory Equipment, Physics, Radio, Science Activities
Peer reviewedHarrison, James L.; Bartlett, Albert A. – Physics Teacher, 1978
Discusses energy consumption of electric and battery operated electronic clocks. (SL)
Descriptors: Electricity, Energy, Energy Conservation, Physics
Peer reviewedPotter, James G. – Physics Teacher, 1978
Presents a physics instruction technique which utilizes study modules to aid students to think better and not to depend upon memorized facts. (SL)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Creative Thinking, Physics, Science Education
Peer reviewedFraknoi, Andrew – Physics Teacher, 1978
Presents a summary review of 36 introductory college level astronomy textbooks for nonscience majors. References to more detailed reviews published elsewhere are provided where they exist. (SL)
Descriptors: Astronomy, College Science, Higher Education, Physics
Peer reviewedFajardo, Raoul J. – Physics Teacher, 1978
Describes the construction and operation of an apparatus to demonstrate acoustical resonance. (SL)
Descriptors: Acoustics, Demonstrations (Educational), Physics, Science Education
Peer reviewedMarshall, John; Hussey, Greg – Physics Teacher, 1978
Describes the necessary procedures and equipment needed to modify the American Association of Physics Teachers' (AAPT) pocket calculator timer so that it can be controlled photoelectrically. (SL)
Descriptors: Calculators, Physics, Science Education, Science Equipment
Peer reviewedLeung, A. F.; Wong, Hong-Kuen – Physics Teacher, 1978
Describes a method of making simple transmission gratings by photographing the interference fringes generated by an interferometer. (SL)
Descriptors: College Science, Higher Education, Light, Photography
Peer reviewedDiCurcio, Robert A. – Physics Teacher, 1978
Describes the apparatus and procedures for conducting a simple speed of light experiment in an average laboratory using a laser source, a rotating mirror, and an oscilloscope. (SL)
Descriptors: Laboratory Procedures, Lasers, Light, Physics
Peer reviewedIngoldsby, Tim C. – Physics Teacher, 1978
Describes a process of getting familiar with microcomputers, and how to put together a mainframe computer for school use. (GA)
Descriptors: Computer Science, Computers, Costs, Instruction
Peer reviewedTinker, Robert F.; Stringer, Gene A. – Physics Teacher, 1978
Reviews the use of computers in various aspects of physics teaching. Introduces some basic hardware and software concepts and jargon. Illustrates these ideas using four vastly different microcomputers, with prices, to help in choosing the right educational computer system. (GA)
Descriptors: Computer Science, Computers, Costs, Educational Technology
Peer reviewedHarvey, Norman L. – Physics Teacher, 1978
Explains how the computer was used in a high school physics course; Project Physics program and individualized study PSSC physics program. Evaluates the capabilities and limitations of a $600 microcomputer system. (GA)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Science, Computers, Equipment Standards
Peer reviewedFirebaugh, Morris; And Others – Physics Teacher, 1978
Presents an overview of the field of microcomputers, discusses the characteristics, and evaluates the capabilities of a substantial portion of the microcomputers in the market. (GA)
Descriptors: Computer Science, Computers, Criteria, Electronic Equipment
Peer reviewedKamm, Steven D. – Physics Teacher, 1978
Describes the attempts of a teacher to use a personal microcomputer to provide tutoring in an undergraduate physics course. (GA)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Oriented Programs, Computers, Higher Education
