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Volume 43, Issue 8
November 2005
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ISSN 0031-921X
EISSN 1943-4928

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Considering Physics First
Art Hobson
Phys. Teach. 43, 485 (2005) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.2120367
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Seeking Physics First Data
Paul Lulai
Phys. Teach. 43, 485 (2005) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.2120368
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EDITORIAL

Einstein in the Classroom
Karl C. Mamola
Phys. Teach. 43, 486 (2005) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.2120369
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FIGURING PHYSICS

E = mc2
Paul Hewitt
Phys. Teach. 43, 488 (2005) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.2120370
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PAPERS

Demonstrating Beats with Springs and a Cart
Brian Andersson; Matthew Dykoski
Phys. Teach. 43, 490–491 (2005) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.2120371
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Hydrogen Fuel Cell Automobiles
Bernard J. Feldman
Phys. Teach. 43, 492–495 (2005) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.2120372
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Optical Path, Phase, and Interference
Ronald Newburgh
Phys. Teach. 43, 496–498 (2005) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.2120373
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Adding Vectors with Microsoft Word
Joel Rauber
Phys. Teach. 43, 499–501 (2005) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.2120374
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The Moment of Inertia of a Tennis Ball
Howard Brody
Phys. Teach. 43, 503–505 (2005) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.2120375
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A Treasure Trove of Physics from a Common Source—Automobile Acceleration Data
Christopher M. Graney
Phys. Teach. 43, 506–509 (2005) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.2120376
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Learning from Mistakes
K. David Pinkerton
Phys. Teach. 43, 510–513 (2005) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.2120377
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Photocopied Beats
Thomas B. Greenslade, Jr.
Phys. Teach. 43, 514–515 (2005) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.2120378
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A Spring, Hooke's Law, and Archimedes' Principle
Irina Struganova
Phys. Teach. 43, 516–518 (2005) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.2120379
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Double-Exponential LR Circuit
Carl E. Mungan
Phys. Teach. 43, 519–523 (2005) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.2120380
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Putting the Humanity Back into Quantum Physics
Magdalen Normandeau
Phys. Teach. 43, 524–526 (2005) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.2120381
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Challenge Laboratories
A. J. Greer; J. D. Bierman
Phys. Teach. 43, 527–529 (2005) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.2120382
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Godzilla Versus Scaling Laws of Physics
Thomas R. Tretter
Phys. Teach. 43, 530–532 (2005) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.2120383
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The “Ten Most Beautiful” Experiments Interpreted by Novice Students
Kevin M. Carr
Phys. Teach. 43, 533–537 (2005) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.2120384
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The Rod and Bottle System: A Problem in Statics
Iain MacInnes
Phys. Teach. 43, 538–539 (2005) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.2120385
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Conceptualizing Ideal Circuit Elements in the AP Physics C Syllabus
Robert A. Morse
Phys. Teach. 43, 540–543 (2005) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.2120386
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Resistance Is Not Futile: Air Resistance in an Algebra-Based Course
Ian Lovatt; Bill Innes
Phys. Teach. 43, 544–546 (2005) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.2120387
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APPARATUS FOR TEACHING PHYSICS

An Inexpensive Technique to Measure Coefficients of Friction with Rolling Solids
Paulo Simeão Carvalho; Adriano Sampaio e Sousa
Phys. Teach. 43, 548–550 (2005) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.2120388
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LITTLE GEMS

Detecting the Hard Drive in an iPod
David Kagan
Phys. Teach. 43, 551 (2005) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.2120389
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FROM OUR FILES

Demonstrating conservation of angular momentum
David L. Mott
Phys. Teach. 43, 552 (2005) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.2120390
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PHYSICS CHALLENGES FOR TEACHERS AND STUDENTS

A Stubborn Skateboard
Boris Korsunsky
Phys. Teach. 43, 553 (2005) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.2120391
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FOR THE NEW TEACHER

Improving Student Comprehension by Thinking About a Topic in Multiple Ways
Mark Vondracek
Phys. Teach. 43, 554–555 (2005) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.2120392
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WEBSIGHTS

Online Professional Journals for Physics Teachers
Dan MacIsaac
Phys. Teach. 43, 556 (2005) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.2120393
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Nuclear Pathways: A Nuclear Information Clearinghouse
Dan MacIsaac
Phys. Teach. 43, 556 (2005) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.2120394
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IN MY OPINION

Physical Science Retooled
Wayne Mullins
Phys. Teach. 43, 557–558 (2005) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.2120395
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BOOK REVIEWS

Heavenly Intrigue: Johannes Kepler, Tycho Brahe, and the Murder Behind One of History's Greatest Scientific Discoveries: Joshua and Anne-Lee Gilder; Tycho & Kepler: The Unlikely Partnership That Forever Changed Our Understanding of the Heavens: Kitty Ferguson
John L. Roeder
Phys. Teach. 43, 559–560 (2005) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.2120396
View articletitled, <em>Heavenly Intrigue: Johannes Kepler, Tycho Brahe, and the Murder Behind One of History's Greatest Scientific Discoveries</em>: Joshua and Anne-Lee Gilder; <em>Tycho &amp; Kepler: The Unlikely Partnership That Forever Changed Our Understanding of the Heavens</em>: Kitty Ferguson
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MicroReviews by the Book Review Editor: Relativity Today: Proceedings of the Sixth Hungarian Relativity Workshop (Budapest, July 17–22, 2000): Cornelius Hoenselaers and Z. Perjâes
John L. Hubisz
Phys. Teach. 43, 560 (2005) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.2120397
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MicroReviews by the Book Review Editor: Introduction to Relativity: William D. McGlinn
John L. Hubisz
Phys. Teach. 43, 560 (2005) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.2120398
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MicroReviews by the Book Review Editor: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding Einstein (2nd edition): Gary Moring
John L. Hubisz
Phys. Teach. 43, 560 (2005) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.2120399
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MicroReviews by the Book Review Editor: Einstein's Brainchild: Relativity Made Relatively Easy!: Barry R. Parker
John L. Hubisz
Phys. Teach. 43, 560 (2005) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.2120400
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Direct Observations and Measurements of Single Atoms
Natascha Hedrich, Ilia Sergachev, et al.
Theoretical and Experimental Analysis of Tethered Buoys
Hans C. Mayer
Rethinking the Ideal Gas Law Using Graphs
Fei Wang
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