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ERIC Number: EJ1050910
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2007
Pages: 13
Abstractor: As Provided
Reference Count: 26
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: EISSN-1446-6120
Bernoulli? Perhaps, but What about Viscosity?
Eastwell, Peter
Science Education Review, v6 n1 p1-13 2007
Bernoulli's principle is being misunderstood and consequently misused. This paper clarifies the issues involved, hypothesises as to how this unfortunate situation has arisen, provides sound explanations for many everyday phenomena involving moving air, and makes associated recommendations for teaching the effects of moving fluids.
Descriptors: Misconceptions, Scientific Concepts, Scientific Principles, Demonstrations (Educational), Kinetics, Motion, Scientific Methodology, Educational Practices, Science Education, Foreign Countries, Primary Education, Elementary Education
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Primary Education; Elementary Education
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: Australia