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Volume 51, Issue 6
September 2013
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ISSN 0031-921X
EISSN 1943-4928

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

More on random event bunching
Bernard Cleyet
Phys. Teach. 51, 324 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.4818360
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Cultural diversity among TAs
Brinkley Mathews
Phys. Teach. 51, 324 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.4818361
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Solar-observing spacecraft from the United States and Europe
Jay M. Pasachoff
Phys. Teach. 51, 324 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.4818362
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EDITORIAL

Meet your new editor by Karl Mamola
Karl Mamola
Phys. Teach. 51, 326 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.4818363
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Integration…by parts
Gary White
Phys. Teach. 51, 328–329 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.4818364
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FIGURING PHYSICS

WEIGHT
Paul Hewitt
Phys. Teach. 51, 330 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.4818365
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PAPERS

Laboratory Investigation of Noise-Canceling Headphones Utilizing “Mr. Blockhead”
John Koser
Phys. Teach. 51, 332–333 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.4818366
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Extra Dimensions of Space
Don Lincoln
Phys. Teach. 51, 334–338 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.4818367
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Evolution of the Significant Figure Rules
Ashley R. Carter
Phys. Teach. 51, 340–343 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.4818368
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Electromagnetic Induction with Neodymium Magnets
Deborah Wood; John Sebranek
Phys. Teach. 51, 344–345 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.4818369
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Hockey, iPads, and Projectile Motion in a Physics Classroom
Richard P. Hechter
Phys. Teach. 51, 346–347 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.4818370
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Classroom Materials from the Acoustical Society of America
W. K. Adams; A. Clark; K. Schneider
Phys. Teach. 51, 348–350 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.4818371
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High School Physics, Two-Year Colleges, and Physics Majors
Susan C. White
Phys. Teach. 51, 350 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.4818372
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Resistivity in Play-Doh: Time and Color Variations
Christopher Fuse; Brandon August; Ashley Cannaday; Casey Barker
Phys. Teach. 51, 351–353 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.4818373
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Vacuum Energy and Inflation: 1. A Liter of Vacuum Energy
Elisha Huggins
Phys. Teach. 51, 354–356 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.4818374
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The Frahm Resonance Apparatus: Variations on a Theme
John A. Daffron; Thomas B. Greenslade, Jr.
Phys. Teach. 51, 357–358 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.4818375
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Corrected Launch Speed for a Projectile Motion Laboratory
Justin M. Sanders; Michael W. Boleman
Phys. Teach. 51, 359–361 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.4818376
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This Is Rocket Science!
Wayne Keith; Cynthia Martin; Pamela Veltkamp
Phys. Teach. 51, 362–363 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.4818377
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The Other Hall Effect: College Board Physics
Keith Sheppard; Amanda M. Gunning
Phys. Teach. 51, 364–367 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.4818378
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Seeing an Old Lab in a New Light: Transforming a Traditional Optics Lab into Full Guided Inquiry
Tim Maley; Will Stoll; Kadir Demir
Phys. Teach. 51, 368–371 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.4818379
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Incorporating Sustainability and 21st-Century Problem Solving into Physics Courses
Michael Rogers; Tom Pfaff; Jason Hamilton; Ali Erkan
Phys. Teach. 51, 372–374 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.4818380
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Teaching classical mechanics using smartphones
Joel Chevrier; Laya Madani; Simon Ledenmat; Ahmad Bsiesy
Phys. Teach. 51, 376–377 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.4818381
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FERMI QUESTIONS

Question 1: Losing weight by breathing; Question 2: Too many ads
Larry Weinstein
Phys. Teach. 51, 377 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.4818382
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YOUTUBE PHYSICS

DIY Microphones
Diane Riendeau
Phys. Teach. 51, 378 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.4818383
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LITTLE GEMS

The Binchotan microphone: A pièce de résistance from the Stray Cats
Chris Chiaverina
Phys. Teach. 51, 379 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.4818384
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FOR THE NEW TEACHER

Delightful Beginnings
Diane Riendeau
Phys. Teach. 51, 380 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.4818385
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PHYSICS CHALLENGE FOR TEACHERS AND STUDENTS

C'est la v
Boris Korsunsky
Phys. Teach. 51, 381 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.4818386
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WEBSIGHTS

New resource guide for teaching or learning about planets elsewhere
Dan MacIsaac
Phys. Teach. 51, 382 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.4818387
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Ontario section (OAPT) newsletter www.oapt.ca/newsletter/
Dan MacIsaac
Phys. Teach. 51, 382 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.4818388
View articletitled, <strong><em>Ontario section (OAPT) newsletter</em></strong> <strong>www.oapt.ca/newsletter/</strong>
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The physics of sailing science. kqed.org/quest/video/the-physics-of-sailing/
Dan MacIsaac
Phys. Teach. 51, 382 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.4818389
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Physics of two theatrical optical cloaking demonstrations from RIT father and son team www.rochester.edu/news/show.php?id=6522
Dan MacIsaac
Phys. Teach. 51, 382 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.4818390
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Update ofslideshow encouraging careers in physics — June 2013 Physics InSight now available! www.aps.org/careers/insight/download.cfm
Dan MacIsaac
Phys. Teach. 51, 382 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.4818391
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Veritasium video plus analysis of falling slinky passes 1.3M views www.youtube.com/watch?v=uiyMuHuCFo4
Dan MacIsaac
Phys. Teach. 51, 382 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.4818392
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Touch Wood commercial: A demo video for discussing the conservation of mechanical energy www.onbeing.org/blog/touch-wood-japanese-forest-bach/3753
Dan MacIsaac
Phys. Teach. 51, 382 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.4818393
View articletitled, <strong><em>Touch Wood commercial: A demo video for discussing the conservation of mechanical energy</em></strong> <strong>www.onbeing.org/blog/touch-wood-japanese-forest-bach/3753</strong>
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BOOK REVIEWS

Down the Great Unknown: John Wesley Powell's 1869 Journey of Discovery and Tragedy Through the Grand Canyon
John L. Hubisz
Phys. Teach. 51, 383 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.4818394
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MicroReviews by the Book Editor: The Practical Einstein: Experiments, Patents, Inventions
John L. Hubisz
Phys. Teach. 51, 383 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.4818395
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MicroReviews by the Book Editor: Einstein's Physics: Atoms, Quanta, and Relativity — Derived, Explained, and Appraised
John L. Hubisz
Phys. Teach. 51, 383 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.4818396
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MicroReviews by the Book Editor: Nuclear Forces: The Making of the Physicist Hans Bethe
John L. Hubisz
Phys. Teach. 51, 383 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.4818397
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MicroReviews by the Book Editor: Ballparking: Practical Math for Impractical Sports Questions
John L. Hubisz
Phys. Teach. 51, 383 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.4818398
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A Simple and Cost-Effective Fluid Dynamics Apparatus to Engage Students in the Classroom and Laboratory
David James Horne, Lily Zheng, et al.
Direct Observations and Measurements of Single Atoms
Natascha Hedrich, Ilia Sergachev, et al.
A “Perpetual Motion Machine” Powered by Electromagnetism
Hollis Williams
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