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Volume 44, Issue 5
May 2006
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ISSN 0031-921X
EISSN 1943-4928

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Raccoons and Bowling Balls
Arthur Eisenkraft
Phys. Teach. 44, 262 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.2195384
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Limited Lifespan of Conductive Tape
Dave Van Domelen
Phys. Teach. 44, 262 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.2195385
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Beats with Microsoft Word
Thomas Mills
Phys. Teach. 44, 262 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.2195386
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Definining Mass—Author's Response
Eugene Hecht
Phys. Teach. 44, 263 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.2195387
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EDITORIAL

To Our Referees: Thank You
Karl C. Mamola
Phys. Teach. 44, 264–265 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.2195388
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AAPT 75TH ANNIVERSARY

AAPT 75th Anniversary
Phys. Teach. 44, 266 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.2195389
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AAPT 75th Anniversary
Phys. Teach. 44, 266 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.2195390
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AAPT 75th Anniversary
Phys. Teach. 44, 266 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.2195391
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AAPT 75th Anniversary
Phys. Teach. 44, 266 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.2195392
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FIGURING PHYSICS

RAINBOW
Paul Hewitt
Phys. Teach. 44, 268 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.2195393
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PAPERS

An Extension of the Imploding Can Demonstration
L. M. Gratton; S. Oss
Phys. Teach. 44, 269–271 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.2195394
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The Photoelectric Effect Using LEDs as Light Sources
Wayne P. Garver
Phys. Teach. 44, 272–275 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.2195395
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Squishy Materials
Piotr Habdas; Eric R. Weeks; David G. Lynn
Phys. Teach. 44, 276–279 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.2195396
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What Was I Thinking?
Olga Livanis
Phys. Teach. 44, 280–282 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.2195397
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Moment of Inertia Without Integrals
Benjamin Oostra
Phys. Teach. 44, 283–285 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.2195398
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Kick-off
Armando Vieira
Phys. Teach. 44, 286–289 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.2195399
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“…Run, Forrest! Run!…”: A Powerful “Hollywood Physics” Activity
Chandler Dennis
Phys. Teach. 44, 290–292 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.2195400
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Reverse-Engineering the Solution of a “Simple” Physics Problem: Why Learning Physics Is Harder Than It Looks
Edward F. Redish; Rachel E. Scherr; Jonathan Tuminaro
Phys. Teach. 44, 293–300 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.2195401
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Engaging Physics Students Using Environmental Lab Modules
John M. Pratte
Phys. Teach. 44, 301–303 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.2195402
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Battle of the Merry-Go-Rounds: An Angular Momentum Demonstration
Stephen J. Van Hook
Phys. Teach. 44, 304–307 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.2195403
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QUESTIONS STUDENTS ASK

How Are Magnetic Lines of Force Formed?
Phys. Teach. 44, 308 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.2195404
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APPARATUS FOR TEACHING PHYSICS

Simple Photoelectric Effect
Adolf Cortel
Phys. Teach. 44, 310–311 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.2195405
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TRICK OF THE TRADE

An External Switch for Commercial Laser Pointers
Sara Schultz; Matthew Craig
Phys. Teach. 44, 312 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.2195406
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LITTLE GEMS

The Homopolar Motor and Its Evolution
Norihiro Sugimoto; Hideo Kawada
Phys. Teach. 44, 313 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.2195407
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FROM OUR FILES

Instantaneous multiple use of Michelson's interferometer
Matt Bushner
Phys. Teach. 44, 314–315 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.2195408
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PHYSICS CHALLENGES FOR TEACHERS AND STUDENTS

Satel-Light Motion
Boris Korsunsky
Phys. Teach. 44, 316 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.2195409
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A Pipe Dream
Boris Korsunsky
Phys. Teach. 44, 316 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.2195410
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FOR THE NEW TEACHER

Top 10 Reasons You Should Attend a National Meeting
Diane Riendeau
Phys. Teach. 44, 317–318 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.2195411
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WEBSIGHTS

Several HS Physics Teaching Website Collections: Dolores Gende's HS Physics Teaching Collection: http://dgende.homestead.com/
Juliann Klafehn
Phys. Teach. 44, 319 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.2195412
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Several HS Physics Teaching Website Collections: American Nuclear Society ReActions Newsletter for Teachers: http://www.ans.org/pi/teachers/reactions
Dan MacIsaac
Phys. Teach. 44, 319 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.2195413
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Several HS Physics Teaching Website Collections: Optical Illusions and Visual Phenomena
Joris Engelen
Phys. Teach. 44, 319 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.2195414
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Several HS Physics Teaching Website Collections: Lessons in Electric Circuits
William (Buzz) Delinger
Phys. Teach. 44, 319 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.2195415
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BOOK REVIEWS

The Story of a Question: Sky in a Bottle: Peter Pesic
Alan J. DeWeerd
Phys. Teach. 44, 320 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.2195416
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MicroReviews by the Book Review Editor: Quantoons: Metaphysical Illustrations: Tomas Bunk
John L. Hubisz
Phys. Teach. 44, 320 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.2195417
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A “Perpetual Motion Machine” Powered by Electromagnetism
Hollis Williams
Values Reflected in Energy-Related Physics Concepts
Kara E. Gray, Rachel E. Scherr
A simple method to estimate Q for a damped oscillation
Rod Cross
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