Volume 48 Issue 6 | The Physics Teacher

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Shipshape battleships

David P. Stern

Phys. Teach. 48, 358 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.3479694

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Author's response

Patrick Dishaw

Phys. Teach. 48, 358 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.3479695

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Chemical potential

Michele D'Anna; Paolo Lubini

Phys. Teach. 48, 358 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.3479696

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Nitrogen in racing tires

Bryan Leonard

Phys. Teach. 48, 359 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.3479697

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Not worth the cost

Peter D. Noerdlinger

Phys. Teach. 48, 359 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.3479698

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More on nitrogen in tires

Lester Evans

Phys. Teach. 48, 359 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.3479699

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Authors' response

Frank Lee; Herman Batelaan

Phys. Teach. 48, 360 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.3479700

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F does not equal d(mv)/dt

John Mallinckrodt

Phys. Teach. 48, 360 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.3479701

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Authors' Response to Mallinckrodt: F does not equal d(mv)/dt

William Kunkel; Randal Harrington

Phys. Teach. 48, 361 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.3479702

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Invalid equation

Eugene Mosca

Phys. Teach. 48, 361 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.3479703

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Correction: “In a Hurry to Work with High‐Speed Video?” Phys. Teach. 48, 178–181 (March 2010)

Phys. Teach. 48, 361 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.3479704

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GUEST EDITORIAL

Augmenting TPT papers with computer simulations

Wolfgang Christian

Phys. Teach. 48, 362 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.3479705

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FIGURING PHYSICS

BALL RACE

Paul Hewitt

Phys. Teach. 48, 364 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.3479706

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PAPERS

What Makes Usain Bolt Unique as a Sprinter?

A. J. Shinabargar; Matt Hellrich; Blane Baker

Phys. Teach. 48, 365 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.3479707

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Student Blogging about Physics

Karen E. Daniels

Phys. Teach. 48, 366–367 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.3479708

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Using a Force Probe to Study Transverse Pulses and Reflections on a Plucked Elastic Cord

Ari Hämäläinen; David Abbott

Phys. Teach. 48, 368–369 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.3479709

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Hydromonochord: Visualizing String Vibration by Water Swirls

Wilfried Sommer; Ralf Meier‐Böke; Nicholas Meinzer

Phys. Teach. 48, 370–371 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.3479710

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Simulation of the Inferior Mirage

Mario Branca

Phys. Teach. 48, 372–373 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.3479711

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Verge and Foliot Clock Escapement: A Simple Dynamical System

Mark Denny

Phys. Teach. 48, 374–376 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.3479712

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Why Are So Many Things in the Solar System Round?

Steven J. Heilig

Phys. Teach. 48, 377–380 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.3479713

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Designer Nuclei — Making Atoms that Barely Exist

Kate L. Jones; Witold Nazarewicz

Phys. Teach. 48, 381–385 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.3479714

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A Measurement of g Using Alexander's Diving Bell

M. Quiroga; S. Martínez; S. Otranto

Phys. Teach. 48, 386–387 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.3479715

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Investigating Diffusion and Entropy with Carbon Dioxide‐Filled Balloons

James Jadrich; Crystal Bruxvoort

Phys. Teach. 48, 388–390 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.3479716

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Tracking Connections: An Exercise about Series and Parallel Resistances

Srdjan Jankovic

Phys. Teach. 48, 391–393 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.3479717

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A Simple Demonstration for Estimating the Persistence of Vision

Iain MacInnes; Stuart Smith

Phys. Teach. 48, 394 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.3479718

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Innovative Physics Teaching Conferences in the Czech Republic

Rod Milbrandt

Phys. Teach. 48, 395–396 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.3479719

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Calibration of a Horizontal Sundial

Barbara Rovšek

Phys. Teach. 48, 397–400 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.3479720

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A Trick of Gravity

Ronald Newburgh

Phys. Teach. 48, 401–402 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.3479721

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Thermodynamics and Human Population

In Special Collection: Teaching about the environment, sustainability, and climate change (2010-2022)

Sean M. Cordry

Phys. Teach. 48, 403–407 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.3479722

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From Collaboration to Publication

Jerry O'Connor; Jill Marshall

Phys. Teach. 48, 408–409 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.3479723

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Rephrasing Faraday's Law

S. Eric Hill

Phys. Teach. 48, 410–412 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.3479724

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Teaching Introductory Physics with an Environmental Focus

In Special Collection: Teaching about the environment, sustainability, and climate change (2010-2022)

Mathew “Sandy” Martinuk; Rachel F. Moll; Andrzej Kotlicki

Phys. Teach. 48, 413–415 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.3479725

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Wheel Diameter and Speedometer Reading

Clifton Murray

Phys. Teach. 48, 416–418 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.3479726

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APPARATUS FOR TEACHING PHYSICS

A visual demo of the Doppler effect

Pangratios Papacosta

Phys. Teach. 48, 420 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.3479727

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YOUTUBE PHYSICS

Highs and lows

Diane Riendeau

Phys. Teach. 48, 422 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.3479728

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PHYSICS CHALLENGES FOR TEACHERS AND STUDENTS

A band of brothers

Boris Korsunsky

Phys. Teach. 48, 423–424 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.3479729

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FERMI QUESTIONS

Fermi Questions

Larry Weinstein

Phys. Teach. 48, 424 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.3479730

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FOR THE NEW TEACHER

Enhancing learning through scientific mini‐debates

Timothy F. Slater

Phys. Teach. 48, 425–426 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.3479731

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LITTLE GEMS

A new spin on an old demo

Steve Colletti; Jay Walgren

Phys. Teach. 48, 427 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.3479732

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WEBSIGHTS

Paul Hewitt's Next Time Questions (with solutions) available from Arbor Scientific website

Dan MacIsaac

Phys. Teach. 48, 428 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.3479733

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The Classroom Astronomer website and the To Teach the Stars Network

Larry Krumenaker

Phys. Teach. 48, 428 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.3479734

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Demonstrating magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) propulsion in a minute

Dan MacIsaac

Phys. Teach. 48, 428 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.3479735

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Physics of surfing resources

Dan MacIsaac

Phys. Teach. 48, 428 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.3479736

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BOOK REVIEWS

A Japanese Approach: The Manga Guide to Physics: Hideo Nitta, Keita Takatsu

John L. Hubisz

Phys. Teach. 48, 429 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.3479737

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MicroReviews by the Book Review Editor: Thus Spoke Galileo: The Great Scientist's Ideas and Their Relevance to the Present Day: Andrea Frova & Mariapiera Marenzana

John L. Hubisz

Phys. Teach. 48, 429 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.3479738

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MicroReviews by the Book Review Editor: Lectures on Quantum Mechanics: Paul A. M. Dirac

John L. Hubisz

Phys. Teach. 48, 429 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.3479739

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MicroReviews by the Book Review Editor: An Introduction to Cosmology: Jeremy Bernstein

John L. Hubisz

Phys. Teach. 48, 429 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.3479740

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MicroReviews by the Book Review Editor: Nucleus: A Trip to the Heart of Matter: Ray Mackintosh, Jim Al‐Khalili, Björn Jonson and Teresa Peña

John L. Hubisz

Phys. Teach. 48, 429 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.3479741

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MicroReviews by the Book Review Editor: The Nature of Space and Time: Stephen Hawking and Roger Penrose

John L. Hubisz

Phys. Teach. 48, 429 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.3479742

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MicroReviews by the Book Review Editor: Mechanics, Heat, and the Human Body: An Introduction to Physics: Howard D. Goldick

John L. Hubisz

Phys. Teach. 48, 429 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.3479743

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MicroReviews by the Book Review Editor: The Magic Furnace: The Search for the Origins of Atoms: Marcus Chown

John L. Hubisz

Phys. Teach. 48, 429 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.3479744

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IN MY OPINION

Using web videos as a recruiting tool

Robert Ehrlich

Phys. Teach. 48, 430–431 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.3479745

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TRICK OF THE TRADE

Demonstrating the sign of a static charge using an inexpensive oscilloscope

Jonathan Mitschele

Phys. Teach. 48, 431 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.3479746

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

GUEST EDITORIAL

FIGURING PHYSICS

PAPERS

APPARATUS FOR TEACHING PHYSICS

YOUTUBE PHYSICS

PHYSICS CHALLENGES FOR TEACHERS AND STUDENTS

FERMI QUESTIONS

FOR THE NEW TEACHER

LITTLE GEMS

WEBSIGHTS

BOOK REVIEWS

IN MY OPINION

TRICK OF THE TRADE

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