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Roche, John – Physics Education, 2002
Explains the origin and significance of harmonic motion which is an important topic that has wide application in the world. Describes the phenomenon by using an auxiliary circle to help illustrate the key relationships between acceleration, displacement, time, velocity, and phase. (Contains 16 references.) (Author/YDS)
Descriptors: Educational Strategies, Higher Education, Motion, Physics
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Roche, John – Physics Education, 2001
Motion in a circle troubled Newton and his contemporaries and troubles students today. Presents a clear presentation of certain aspects, particularly centripetal acceleration and centrifugal force. (Author/MM)
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Higher Education, Mechanics (Physics), Motion
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Roche, John – Physics Education, 1997
Suggests an approach to teaching vectors that promotes active learning through challenging questions addressed to the class, as opposed to subtle explanations. Promotes introducing vector graphics with concrete examples, beginning with an explanation of the displacement vector. Also discusses artificial vectors, vector algebra, and unit vectors.…
Descriptors: Force, Higher Education, Motion, Physics