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Volume 46, Issue 3

March 1978

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ISSN 0002-9505

EISSN 1943-2909

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Galileo and the Tower of Pisa experiment

Carl G. Adler; Byron L. Coulter

Am. J. Phys. 46, 199–201 (1978) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.11165

Abstract

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Circumventing Newton: A study in scientific creativity

Owen Gingerich

Am. J. Phys. 46, 202–206 (1978) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.11166

Abstract

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Personalized introductory courses: A longitudinal study

Larry Hedges

Am. J. Phys. 46, 207–210 (1978) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.11167

Abstract

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Measurement of acoustical second‐order Doppler effect as an introductory experiment to special relativity

D. Schiel; J. Slaets; S. Mascarenhas

Am. J. Phys. 46, 211–213 (1978) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.11136

Abstract

View articletitled, Measurement of acoustical second‐order Doppler effect as an introductory experiment to special relativity

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The Coulomb problem and the Maxwell fish‐eye problem

Augustine C. Chen

Am. J. Phys. 46, 214–217 (1978) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.11126

Abstract

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Heat engines and the performance of external work

Harvey S. Leff

Am. J. Phys. 46, 218–224 (1978) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.11127

Abstract

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Hyperbolic motion and radiation

Jack Cohn

Am. J. Phys. 46, 225–227 (1978) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.11128

Abstract

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The Gibbs paradox and quantum gases

P. T. Landsberg; D. Tranah

Am. J. Phys. 46, 228–230 (1978) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.11129

Abstract

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Transformation properties of electric and magnetic fields

Jack Cohn

Am. J. Phys. 46, 231–236 (1978) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.11130

Abstract

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Mutual inertia

P. E. Ouellette

Am. J. Phys. 46, 237–241 (1978) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.11131

Abstract

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A mechanical model for teaching quantum mechanics

Carl Frederick

Am. J. Phys. 46, 242–243 (1978) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.11132

Abstract

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Dumbbell model for the classical radiation reaction

David J. Griffiths; Ellen W. Szeto

Am. J. Phys. 46, 244–248 (1978) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.11133

Abstract

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Relativistics statics and F. W. Sears

O/. Gro/n

Am. J. Phys. 46, 249–250 (1978) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.11164

Abstract

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Double‐group theory on the half‐shell and the two‐level system. I. Rotation and half‐integral spin states

William G. Harter; Narciso dos Santos

Am. J. Phys. 46, 251–263 (1978) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.11134

Abstract

View articletitled, Double‐group theory on the half‐shell and the two‐level system. I. Rotation and half‐integral spin states

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Double‐group theory on the half‐shell and the two‐level system. II. Optical polarization

William G. Harter; Narciso dos Santos

Am. J. Phys. 46, 264–273 (1978) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.11135

Abstract

View articletitled, Double‐group theory on the half‐shell and the two‐level system. II. Optical polarization

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Gauge invariance rediscovered

K. Moriyasu

Am. J. Phys. 46, 274–278 (1978) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.11137

Abstract

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Laboratory study of the radioactivity from fission products in microscopic fallout particles

H. A. Smith, Jr.; T. E. Ward; J. Wesick

Am. J. Phys. 46, 279–284 (1978) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.11138

Abstract

View articletitled, Laboratory study of the radioactivity from fission products in microscopic fallout particles

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Square‐wave model for a pendulum with oscillating suspension

Ellen D. Yorke

Am. J. Phys. 46, 285–288 (1978) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.11139

Abstract

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Thermodynamic work on a harmonic oscillator

James D. Edmonds, Jr.

Am. J. Phys. 46, 289–290 (1978) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.11140

Abstract

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Interference in Photon Polarization (film)

Edwin Taylor; Alfred Zajac; Donald Albert

Am. J. Phys. 46, 317 (1978) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.11358

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Notes and Discussions

Virial theorem and H⁺₂ bonding

Eduardo A. Castro; Valentín Amorebieta

Am. J. Phys. 46, 291–292 (1978) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.11141

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Energy dependence of the relative halfwidth of gamma‐ray lines in NaI(Tl) crystals—a laboratory experiment

P. Venkataramaiah; H. Sanjeeviah; B. Sanjeevaiah

Am. J. Phys. 46, 292–293 (1978) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.11142

View articletitled, Energy dependence of the relative halfwidth of gamma‐ray lines in NaI(Tl) crystals—a laboratory experiment

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Relativistic transformation of the Newtonian force and the electromagnetic field transformations

Emanuel Tsantes

Am. J. Phys. 46, 294–295 (1978) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.11143

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Pseudowork‐energy principle

Claude M. Penchina

Am. J. Phys. 46, 295–296 (1978) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.11359

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Generalized equipartition

P. T. Landsberg

Am. J. Phys. 46, 296 (1978) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.11144

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Shine a flashlight on an image

R. Stuart Mackay

Am. J. Phys. 46, 297 (1978) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.11145

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Teaching loads in a small department and self‐paced mastery learning

Suzanne M. Lea

Am. J. Phys. 46, 297–298 (1978) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.11360

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On the force acting on a point charge in the presence of a conductor

Domingo P. Prato; Carlos A. Condat

Am. J. Phys. 46, 298–299 (1978) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.11146

View articletitled, On the force acting on a point charge in the presence of a conductor

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Another application for the linear air track

David L. Mott; Edward C. Scarbrough

Am. J. Phys. 46, 300 (1978) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.11147

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A neglected class of magnetic field calculations

Richard G. Fowler

Am. J. Phys. 46, 301 (1978) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.11148

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Quantitative analysis of elliptically polarized light

A. J. Cox

Am. J. Phys. 46, 302–303 (1978) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.11339

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The physics of music: Some suggestions and materials

Jack H. Smith

Am. J. Phys. 46, 303 (1978) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.11340

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Fourier‐transform spectroscopy with inexpensive interferometers

Ronald Bergsten; Patrick Slane

Am. J. Phys. 46, 304–305 (1978) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.11341

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A little more light on N rays

Spencer Weart

Am. J. Phys. 46, 306 (1978) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.11342

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Stokes’ law, Reynolds number, and the erythrocyte sedimentation rate test

J. Richard Shanebrook

Am. J. Phys. 46, 306–307 (1978) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.11343

View articletitled, Stokes’ law, Reynolds number, and the erythrocyte sedimentation rate test

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Matrix paradox with application to crystal vibrations

S. Simons

Am. J. Phys. 46, 307–308 (1978) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.11344

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Two‐trial examination system in a general physics course

Henry F. Ahner

Am. J. Phys. 46, 308–309 (1978) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.11345

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Doppler shifted de Broglie wave

Morris S. Samberg

Am. J. Phys. 46, 309 (1978) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.11346

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Erratum: “General relativity in two‐ and three‐dimensional space times” [Am. J. Phys. 45, 833 (1977)]

Peter Collas

Am. J. Phys. 46, 309 (1978) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.11552

View articletitled, Erratum: “General relativity in two‐ and three‐dimensional space times” [Am. J. Phys. 45, 833 (1977)]

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Book Reviews

ARCO Professional Career Examinations. Medical College Admission Test

David R. Turner; Mario Iona

Am. J. Phys. 46, 310 (1978) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.11347

View articletitled, ARCO Professional Career Examinations. Medical College Admission Test

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Barron’s How to Prepare for the MCAT

H. Seibel; M. Cibes; K. E. Guyer; J. Hannum; Mario Iona

Am. J. Phys. 46, 310 (1978) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.11348

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The New 1977 MCAT

G. R. Gruber; Mario Iona

Am. J. Phys. 46, 310–311 (1978) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.11349

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Space Science and Astronomy: Escape from Earth

Thornton Page; Lou Williams Page; Robert Parker

Am. J. Phys. 46, 312 (1978) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.11350

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Astronomy Transformed: The Emergence of Radio Astronomy in Britain

David O. Edge; Michael J. Mulkay; G. Richard Huguenin

Am. J. Phys. 46, 312 (1978) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.11351

View articletitled, Astronomy Transformed: The Emergence of Radio Astronomy in Britain

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Matter in Motion: The Spirit and Evolution of Physics

Ernest S. Abers; Charles F. Kennel; James T. Cushing

Am. J. Phys. 46, 313 (1978) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.11352

View articletitled, Matter in Motion: The Spirit and Evolution of Physics

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Electric and Magnetic Fields: An Introduction

Charles Oatley; Albert C. Claus

Am. J. Phys. 46, 313–314 (1978) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.11353

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Film Reviews

Quantum Physics Series, Films 1−10

Judah Schwartz; Harry Schey; Abraham Goldberg; Roy Whiddon; Kurt Gottfried

Am. J. Phys. 46, 315–316 (1978) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.11354

View articletitled, Quantum Physics Series, Films 1−10

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Bridge to Tomorrow (film)

Screenscope Producer; George Mullen

Am. J. Phys. 46, 316 (1978) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.11355

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The House of Science (film)

Charles Eames; Ray Eames; Donald D. Snyder

Am. J. Phys. 46, 316–317 (1978) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.11356

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Polarization of Single Photons (film)

S. Berko; Alfred Zajac; Donald Albert

Am. J. Phys. 46, 317 (1978) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.11357

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