Three Mechanical Demonstrations of Chaos.

Ehrlich, Robert

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Publication Date: 1990

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Three Mechanical Demonstrations of Chaos.

Ehrlich, Robert

Physics Teacher, v28 n1 p26-29 Jan 1990

Describes three demonstrations showing chaotic motion, which makes long-term prediction impossible. Discusses the apparatus for the demonstrations and procedures for illustrating chaotic motion of pendulum, balls rolling in a double potential well, and a ball rolling on a balanced beam. (YP)

Descriptors: Chaos Theory, College Science, Demonstrations (Educational), Higher Education, Laboratory Equipment, Laboratory Experiments, Laboratory Procedures, Mechanics (Physics), Motion, Physics, Science Instruction, Science Materials

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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