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Volume 45, Issue 4
April 1977
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ISSN 0002-9505
EISSN 1943-2909

Editorial

Editorial: Why not be editor?
Edwin F. Taylor
Am. J. Phys. 45, 323 (1977) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10612
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Paper

Galileo and the fall of Aristotle: A case of historical injustice?
Barry M. Casper
Am. J. Phys. 45, 325–330 (1977) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10614
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An unusual lunar halo
Bartley L. Cardon
Am. J. Phys. 45, 331–335 (1977) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10615
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Noether’s theorem in classical mechanics
Edward A. Desloge; Robert I. Karch
Am. J. Phys. 45, 336–339 (1977) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10616
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A special topic from nuclear reactor dynamics for the undergraduate physics curriculum
R. A. Sevenich
Am. J. Phys. 45, 340–343 (1977) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10617
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Canonical transformation to the free particle
E. N. Glass; Joseph J. G. Scanio
Am. J. Phys. 45, 344–346 (1977) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10618
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Maintaining enrollments in physics with declining university enrollments
Thomas O. Baldwin
Am. J. Phys. 45, 347–351 (1977) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10619
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On some properties of γ matrices
Jean‐François Dumais
Am. J. Phys. 45, 352–354 (1977) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10620
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Large‐amplitude pendulum experiment: Another approach
Donald E. Hall; Michael J. Shea
Am. J. Phys. 45, 355–357 (1977) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10621
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On polynomial solutions of linear differential equations with polynomial coefficients
Do Tan Si
Am. J. Phys. 45, 358–360 (1977) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10622
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Multiple scattering theory with target nucleus antisymmetry
N. Austern; F. Tabakin; M. Silver
Am. J. Phys. 45, 361–366 (1977) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10623
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Systems approach for teaching electronics to scientists
J. A. Barclay; D. R. Hutton
Am. J. Phys. 45, 367–370 (1977) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10845
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Geometrical meaning of the curl operation when A⋅curlA≠0
Aaron Barnes
Am. J. Phys. 45, 371–372 (1977) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10846
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Cranking model calculation of the moment of inertia using the method of Dalgarno and Lewis
Samuel M. Harris
Am. J. Phys. 45, 373–375 (1977) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10847
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Specific physical consequences of Mach’s principle
J. David Nightingale
Am. J. Phys. 45, 376–379 (1977) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10848
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Binomial aspects of radioactivity
Lawrence Ruby
Am. J. Phys. 45, 380–381 (1977) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10849
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Versatile optical bench for teaching, development, and testing of electron and ion optical systems
M. R. Bhiday; S. W. Gaud; P. L. Kanitkar
Am. J. Phys. 45, 382–383 (1977) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10850
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Fundamental quantum mechanics—a graphic presentation
M. N. Wise; T. G. Kelley
Am. J. Phys. 45, 384–394 (1977) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10851
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Notes and Discussions

Demonstration of possible excitations in liquids
W. H. Tanttila; J. Cooper; D. J. Toms
Am. J. Phys. 45, 395–396 (1977) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10852
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Mohr’s circle and the determination of moments of inertia
E. R. Tuttle
Am. J. Phys. 45, 396–397 (1977) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10853
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Braking distance versus mass for automobiles
Richard A. Bartels
Am. J. Phys. 45, 398 (1977) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10605
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On a ’’constant gravity’’ model of the Earth’s interior
Ramesh Chander
Am. J. Phys. 45, 399–400 (1977) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10606
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Using a sulfation plate: Study for undergraduate independent projects in physics
Charles W. Miller
Am. J. Phys. 45, 400–401 (1977) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10607
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Principle of equivalence
John R. Ray
Am. J. Phys. 45, 401–402 (1977) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10608
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Hyperbolic mirrors, holography, and Fermat’s principle
Eugene P. Mosca
Am. J. Phys. 45, 402–403 (1977) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10609
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Apparatus Notes

Diffraction pattern of a hair
Yeu Pyng Hwu
Am. J. Phys. 45, 404 (1977) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10610
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Book Reviews

Landmark Experiments in Twentieth Century Physics
George L. Trigg; Frederick A. White
Am. J. Phys. 45, 405 (1977) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10611
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Laboratory On‐Line Computing: An Introduction for Engineers and Physicists
John Brignell; Godfrey Rhodes; William T. Vetterling
Am. J. Phys. 45, 405–406 (1977) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10838
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Efficient Use of Energy (The APS Studies on the Technical Aspects of the More Efficient Use of Energy)
John M. Fowler
Am. J. Phys. 45, 406–407 (1977) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10839
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Modern Introduction to Classical Mechanics and Control
David N. Burghes; Angela M. Downs; Charles R. Hadlock
Am. J. Phys. 45, 407–409 (1977) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10840
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Free Energy Curves and Binary Phase Diagrams from the Phase Equilibria Series (film)
Materials Science Film Project of Penn State University Producer; Roger Hinrichs; Joseph Lipsig
Am. J. Phys. 45, 411 (1977) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10844
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Film Reviews

Lovejoy’s Nuclear War (film)
S. A. Clough
Am. J. Phys. 45, 410 (1977) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10841
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The Other Way (film)
Time‐Life Multimedia Producer; William W. Eidson
Am. J. Phys. 45, 410–411 (1977) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10842
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Gibbs Free Energy: Enthalpy and Entropy from the Phase Equilibria Series (film)
Materials Science Film Project of Penn State University Producer; Roger Hinrichs; Joseph Lipsig
Am. J. Phys. 45, 411 (1977) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10843
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All objects and some questions
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Ergodic Lagrangian dynamics in a superhero universe
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Detecting gravitational waves with light
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Online “Advanced Labs” in physics
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Quantum solutions for the delta ring and delta shell
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