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Direct linkERIC Number: EJ1196599
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2019-Jan
Pages: 5
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ISSN: ISSN-0031-9120
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A Rolling Ball Magic Trick
Physics Education, v54 n1 Article 015011 Jan 2019
This paper describes a simple and effective trick with a ball on a flat surface. The trick does not require any skills, is surprising and can provide an attention-grabbing, fun introduction for high school students into the topic of pure rolling motion versus rolling with slipping.
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Mechanics (Physics), Motion, High School Students, Secondary School Science, Scientific Concepts
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: High Schools; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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