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Volume 52, Issue 4
April 2014
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ISSN 0031-921X
EISSN 1943-4928

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Response to letter in Feb. TPT
Bill Layton
Phys. Teach. 52, 197 (2014) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.4868925
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Eddy currents
Robert C. Hilborn
Phys. Teach. 52, 197 (2014) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.4868926
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CORRECTION

Correction to: M. Sobel, “Teaching Resonance and Harmonics with Guitar and Piano,” [Phys. Teach. 52, 80–82 (Feb. 2014)
Phys. Teach. 52, 197 (2014) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.4868927
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FIGURING PHYSICS

APPROXIMATION
Paul Hewitt
Phys. Teach. 52, 198 (2014) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.4868928
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FIGURING PHYSICS
Paul Hewitt
Phys. Teach. 52, 247 (2014) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.4868947
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PAPERS

A Guided Inquiry on Hubble Plots and the Big Bang
Ted Forringer
Phys. Teach. 52, 199–201 (2014) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.4868929
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The Physics of Equestrian Show Jumping
Art Stinner
Phys. Teach. 52, 202–206 (2014) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.4868930
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Tennis Rackets and the Parallel Axis Theorem
Derek Christie
Phys. Teach. 52, 208–209 (2014) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.4868931
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The Crystal Set
Thomas B. Greenslade, Jr.
Phys. Teach. 52, 210–211 (2014) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.4868932
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Light-Emitting Diodes: Exploration of Underlying Physics
Eugenia Etkina; Gorazd Planinšič
Phys. Teach. 52, 212–218 (2014) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.4868933
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Blown Away
Alan Scott
Phys. Teach. 52, 219–222 (2014) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.4868934
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A Spectacular Experiment Exhibiting Atmospheric Pressure
Armand Le Noxaïc
Phys. Teach. 52, 223–225 (2014) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.4868935
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A Physical Model to Help Explain Evaporation
M. Branca; I. Soletta
Phys. Teach. 52, 226–227 (2014) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.4868936
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Visual Physics
James Lincoln
Phys. Teach. 52, 227 (2014) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.4868937
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New Experiments on Wave Physics with a Simply Modified Ripple Tank
Fabrizio Logiurato
Phys. Teach. 52, 228–231 (2014) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.4868938
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Subwavelength Focalization of Acoustic Waves Using Time Reversal. Yes We Can!
Mohamed El Abed
Phys. Teach. 52, 232–233 (2014) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.4868939
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Radioactive Decay and Penetration Depth – Why Should There Be an e?
Bill Baird
Phys. Teach. 52, 234–235 (2014) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.4868940
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Measuring Earth's Local Magnetic Field Using a Helmholtz Coil
Jonathan E. Williams
Phys. Teach. 52, 236–238 (2014) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.4868941
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Simulating the Phases of the Moon Shortly After Its Formation
Emil Noordeh; Patrick Hall; Matija Cuk
Phys. Teach. 52, 239–240 (2014) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.4868942
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Why Is It Harder to Run on an Inclined Exercise Treadmill?
Carla M.A.P.F. Nave; Luis J.M. Amoreira
Phys. Teach. 52, 241–242 (2014) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.4868943
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The Confirmation of the Inverse Square Law Using Diffraction Gratings
Pangratios Papacosta; Nathan Linscheid
Phys. Teach. 52, 243–245 (2014) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.4868944
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AND THE SURVEY SAYS ...

Astronomy in Two-Year Colleges
Susan C. White
Phys. Teach. 52, 246 (2014) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.4868945
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FERMI QUESTIONS

Question 1 : Trash to fuel; Question 2: Planes from cans
Larry Weinstein
Phys. Teach. 52, 246 (2014) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.4868946
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IPHYSICSLABS

Analyzing the acoustic beat with mobile devices
Jochen Kuhn; Patrik Vogt; Michael Hirth
Phys. Teach. 52, 248–249 (2014) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.4868948
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IN MY OPINION

Nickel Curie point engine
Chris Chiaverina; George Lisensky
Phys. Teach. 52, 250 (2014) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.4868949
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FOR THE NEW TEACHER

The languages of physics education
Diane Riendeau
Phys. Teach. 52, 251–252 (2014) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.4868950
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PHYSICS CHALLENGES FOR TEACHERS AND STUDENTS

2 + 3 = 6
Boris Korsunsky
Phys. Teach. 52, 253 (2014) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.4868951
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WEBSIGHTS

Minute Earth: How to survive a lightning strike
Dan MacIsaac
Phys. Teach. 52, 254 (2014) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.4868952
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National Academy of Science “Science and Engineering Indicators 2014” reports issues in elementary and secondary science and mathematics teaching
Dan MacIsaac
Phys. Teach. 52, 254 (2014) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.4868953
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New APS “WaveFront” newsletter, other APS outreach for physics teachers
Dan MacIsaac
Phys. Teach. 52, 254 (2014) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.4868954
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New NBC Learn/NSF “Science of Sports” videos for 2014 Winter Olympic events
Dan MacIsaac
Phys. Teach. 52, 254 (2014) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.4868955
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New Direct-Measurement Video Library established
Dan MacIsaac
Phys. Teach. 52, 254 (2014) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.4868956
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Ted-Ed Talk: Why is glass transparent?
Dan MacIsaac
Phys. Teach. 52, 254 (2014) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.4868957
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BOOK REVIEWS

Comparative Biomechanics: Life's Physical World
Hong L. Wang
Phys. Teach. 52, 255 (2014) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.4868958
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Nuclear Forces: The Making of the Physicist Hans Bethe
John L. Hubisz
Phys. Teach. 52, 255 (2014) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.4868959
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Einstein's Jewish Science: Physics at the Intersection of Politics and Religion
John L. Hubisz
Phys. Teach. 52, 255 (2014) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.4868960
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Tesla: Inventor of the Electrical Age
John L. Hubisz
Phys. Teach. 52, 255 (2014) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.4868961
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Surrounded by Science: Learning Science in Informal Environments
John L. Hubisz
Phys. Teach. 52, 255 (2014) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.4868962
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A “Perpetual Motion Machine” Powered by Electromagnetism
Hollis Williams
Serious Physics on a Playground Swing—With Toys, Your Own Body, and a Smartphone
Ann-Marie Pendrill
Values Reflected in Energy-Related Physics Concepts
Kara E. Gray, Rachel E. Scherr
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