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Volume 61, Issue 6
September 2023
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ISSN 0031-921X
EISSN 1943-4928

EDITORIAL

Climate change and sustainability in physics class?
Gary White
Phys. Teach. 61, 420 (2023) https://doi.org/10.1119/10.0020774
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Thank You to Our Referees June 1, 2022–May 31, 2023
Phys. Teach. 61, 422–423 (2023) https://doi.org/10.1119/5.0160433
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FIGURING PHYSICS

FALLING, FALLING, FALLING
Paul Hewitt
Phys. Teach. 61, 421 (2023) https://doi.org/10.1119/10.0020775
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Figuring Physics May Answer
Paul Hewitt
Phys. Teach. 61, 531 (2023) https://doi.org/10.1119/10.0020776
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Answer to September 2023 Figuring Physics Question
Paul Hewitt
Phys. Teach. 61, A421 (2023) https://doi.org/10.1119/10.0020781
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AAPT AWARDS

AAPT awards
Phys. Teach. 61, 424 (2023) https://doi.org/10.1119/5.0167562
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Let’s stop centrifugal force
C. H. Wörner
Phys. Teach. 61, 425 (2023) https://doi.org/10.1119/5.0146139
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Comment on “Pulling a spool”
Rod Cross
Phys. Teach. 61, 425–426 (2023) https://doi.org/10.1119/5.0148218
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Comment on “Transformer impedance reflection demonstration”
Leonid Minkin
Phys. Teach. 61, 426–427 (2023) https://doi.org/10.1119/5.0141878
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Erratum: “Geometric Optical Experiments Using Water Mixed with Highlighter Ink,” Phys. Teach. 60, 765–767 (2022)
Yu Chen
Phys. Teach. 61, 427 (2023) https://doi.org/10.1119/5.0164691
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PAPERS

Energy in Its Material and Social Context: Power Plants
Rachel E. Scherr; Lane Seeley; Kara E. Gray
Phys. Teach. 61, 428–431 (2023) https://doi.org/10.1119/5.0111211
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A Tool for Exploring Our Fluid Earth
Jason M. Cervenec; Geddy Davis; Michael T. Gravina; Daniel Hamilton
Phys. Teach. 61, 432–435 (2023) https://doi.org/10.1119/5.0132110
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The Amazing Kinematics of a Chain Passing over a Sprocket Wheel
Vladimir Ivchenko
Phys. Teach. 61, 436–438 (2023) https://doi.org/10.1119/5.0090382
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Hands-on Model for Investigating Entropy and Disorder in the Classroom
T. Ryan Rogers
Phys. Teach. 61, 439–443 (2023) https://doi.org/10.1119/5.0089761
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Energy Losses in a Bouncing Ball
Rod Cross
Phys. Teach. 61, 444–446 (2023) https://doi.org/10.1119/5.0082662
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Beyond Solar Cookers: Modeling and Designing Concentrated Solar Power as Engineering Projects in Physics Classrooms
Charles Xie
Phys. Teach. 61, 447–452 (2023) https://doi.org/10.1119/5.0090548
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Physics Teaching, Climate Change, and the Fossil Fuel-Dominated Energy System—Diagrams to Enhance Teaching Energy in Physics
Kathleen Marie Saul; John H. Perkins
Phys. Teach. 61, 453–457 (2023) https://doi.org/10.1119/5.0137138
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Building Physics Apparatus for Children
Thomas B. Greenslade, Jr.
Phys. Teach. 61, 458–460 (2023) https://doi.org/10.1119/5.0088001
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Symmetrical Cubic Arrangements of Resistors: An Experimental Approach
Leonardo Motta; Antonio Carlos Fontes dos Santos
Phys. Teach. 61, 461–466 (2023) https://doi.org/10.1119/5.0063764
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Using Whole-Class Data to Show the Value of Multiple Measurements
Keaton James Bailey; Chuck Yeung
Phys. Teach. 61, 467–469 (2023) https://doi.org/10.1119/5.0082931
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Variable Focal Length Lenses Made of Gelatin
Yu Jin Ahn; Hee Ra Kim; Yu Chen; Ji Hyun Kim; Hyukjoon Choi; Jung Bog Kim
Phys. Teach. 61, 470–472 (2023) https://doi.org/10.1119/5.0084702
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Exploring Newton’s Second Law and Kinetic Friction Using the Accelerometer Sensor in Smartphones
David Rakestraw; Denvir Higgins; Donte Harris; Mitchell Allen; Eddie Red; Dawson Lang; Maria Gamez; David A. Strubbe
Phys. Teach. 61, 473–476 (2023) https://doi.org/10.1119/5.0067422
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Motion of a Ball Rolled over a Shallow Step
Keith Zengel; Lauren Boehnert
Phys. Teach. 61, 477–480 (2023) https://doi.org/10.1119/5.0089423
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Wind and Sun
David C. Wirth
Phys. Teach. 61, 481–484 (2023) https://doi.org/10.1119/5.0136535
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Subtractive Primary Color Separation with a Prism?
Seungjin Kim; Jiwon Lee
Phys. Teach. 61, 485–488 (2023) https://doi.org/10.1119/5.0082188
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Physics Experiments Using an Automatically Controlled Model Train and Mobile Ultrasonic Sensor for a Smartphone
Akira Adachi
Phys. Teach. 61, 489–491 (2023) https://doi.org/10.1119/5.0086941
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How Does Our Solar System Work? Tracking Planetary Motion in the Classroom by Using Video Analysis in Astronomical Model Experiments
Alexander Arshewizkij; Dennis Schöneberg; Paul Schlummer; Malte S. Ubben; Alexander Pusch
Phys. Teach. 61, 492–495 (2023) https://doi.org/10.1119/5.0072740
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A Taxonomy for Physics Teachers’ Practice
Javier Alejandro Baeza; Gloria Alma Contreras; Nicolas Fernandez
Phys. Teach. 61, 496–499 (2023) https://doi.org/10.1119/5.0069341
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Discovering the Laws of Gases with a Manometer Based on Arduino
Athanasios Gkourmpis
Phys. Teach. 61, 500–502 (2023) https://doi.org/10.1119/5.0084657
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Enlightening Visualizations of Partially Filled Dielectric Capacitors
Chen Xuan
Phys. Teach. 61, 503–505 (2023) https://doi.org/10.1119/5.0131656
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Transdisciplinary Adventures in a Physics Classroom: Teaching Climate Change
Vandana Singh
Phys. Teach. 61, 506–511 (2023) https://doi.org/10.1119/5.0137144
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The Physics of Limits
Thomas W. Murphy
Phys. Teach. 61, 512–515 (2023) https://doi.org/10.1119/5.0134159
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Are There Simple Models of Global Warming?
Spencer R. Weart
Phys. Teach. 61, 516–518 (2023) https://doi.org/10.1119/5.0128940
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Connecting Energy and Electricity Instruction to Local Environmental Justice Issues
Nora Paul-Schultz; Kara E. Gray; Rachel E. Scherr
Phys. Teach. 61, 519–521 (2023) https://doi.org/10.1119/5.0127461
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Practice CO2 Data Analysis for General Education Students
Jennifer L. Carter
Phys. Teach. 61, 522–524 (2023) https://doi.org/10.1119/5.0132684
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Magnetic Levitation for the Classroom and Laboratory
Michael P. McCaughey
Phys. Teach. 61, 525–527 (2023) https://doi.org/10.1119/5.0018830
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Closing the Feedback Loop with Mastery Tasks
Geoffrey Lee-Dadswell; Fraser Cunningham Turner
Phys. Teach. 61, 528–531 (2023) https://doi.org/10.1119/5.0069535
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Preparation for Future Active Learning
Eric W. Burkholder; Mason Sake; Jiamin Zhang
Phys. Teach. 61, 532–533 (2023) https://doi.org/10.1119/5.0096237
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VISUAL PHYSICS

Reflection and refraction at Corkscrew Swamp
Roger Malcolm
Phys. Teach. 61, 518 (2023) https://doi.org/10.1119/5.0156701
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IPHYSICSLABS

Relative motion made real
Nuno M. Campos; Pedro Silva; Sérgio R. Domingos; Manuela Ramos Silva
Phys. Teach. 61, 534–535 (2023) https://doi.org/10.1119/5.0131137
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ASTRONOTES

Explore the expanding universe with Rubin Observatory
Ardis Herrold; Edward Prather
Phys. Teach. 61, 536–537 (2023) https://doi.org/10.1119/5.0156703
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LITTLE GEMS

Demonstration of the flow dynamics of the synthetic sneeze
M. Vadivukkarasan
Phys. Teach. 61, 538–539 (2023) https://doi.org/10.1119/5.0136897
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FERMI QUESTIONS

Not your typical Tower of Sauron
John Adam
Phys. Teach. 61, 539 (2023) https://doi.org/10.1119/5.0166995
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TALKIN’ PHYSICS

Using the En-ROADS future climate simulator
Patrick Lincoln
Phys. Teach. 61, 540–541 (2023) https://doi.org/10.1119/5.0167002
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PHYSICS CHALLENGE FOR TEACHERS AND STUDENTS

The fall farewell
Boris Korsunsky
Phys. Teach. 61, 542 (2023) https://doi.org/10.1119/10.0020777
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Solution to the February Challenge: Hanging by a thread*
Boris Korsunsky
Phys. Teach. 61, A542–A544 (2023) https://doi.org/10.1119/10.0020782
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Solution to the May 2023 Challenge: May u B happy*
Boris Korsunsky
Phys. Teach. 61, B542–B544 (2023) https://doi.org/10.1119/10.0020783
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Solution to the April 2023 Challenge: Resistivity is futile*
Boris Korsunsky
Phys. Teach. 61, C542–C544 (2023) https://doi.org/10.1119/10.0020784
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AND THE SURVEY SAYS…

Impacts of COVID-19 on 2020 astronomy bachelors
Susan C. White
Phys. Teach. 61, 543 (2023) https://doi.org/10.1119/5.0168757
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WEBSIGHTS

A Global Warming Primer
Dan MacIsaac
Phys. Teach. 61, 544 (2023) https://doi.org/10.1119/10.0020778
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More on Summer 2023 US Air Quality: Local Actions for a Physicist
Dan MacIsaac
Phys. Teach. 61, 544 (2023) https://doi.org/10.1119/10.0020779
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Astrophysics Lessons for High School Physics Students
Dan MacIsaac
Phys. Teach. 61, 544 (2023) https://doi.org/10.1119/10.0020780
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Exploring Newton’s Second Law and Kinetic Friction Using the Accelerometer Sensor in Smartphones
Serious Physics on a Playground Swing—With Toys, Your Own Body, and a Smartphone
Hands-on Model for Investigating Entropy and Disorder in the Classroom
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