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Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2006-Dec
Pages: 2
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ISSN: ISSN-0031-921X
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Simple Experiments for Teaching Air Pressure
Shamsipour, Gholamreza
Physics Teacher, v44 n9 p576-577 Dec 2006
Everyone who teaches physics knows very well that sometimes a simple device or experiment can help to make a concept clear. In this paper, inspired by "The Jumping Pencil" by Martin Gardner, I will discuss a simple demonstration device that can be used to start the study of air pressure.
Descriptors: Science Experiments, Scientific Concepts, Scientific Principles, Physics, Kinetics, Demonstrations (Educational), Science Equipment, Concept Teaching
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Reports - Descriptive
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Audience: Teachers
Language: English
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