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The Force of a Charged Particle on Itself.
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Brusca, Stephen – Physics Education, 1985
Provides a qualitative discussion on the force of a charged particle on itself. Areas addressed include: (1) time delay effects; (2) accelerating spherical charge; and (3) radiation resistance. (JN)
Descriptors: Acceleration (Physics), College Science, Force, Higher Education
Why Does Light Have a Finite Speed?
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Brusca, Stephen – Physics Education, 1985
Examines the question "Why does light travel at speed c?", dispelling the widespread qualitative notion that the speed of light results from time delays in the interaction of electric and magnetic fields. Also presents information by which readers can work on their own qualitative insights concerning the speed of light. (JN)
Descriptors: College Science, Higher Education, Light, Physics