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Engagement with Physics across Diverse Festival Audiences
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Roche, Joseph; Stanley, Jessica; Davis, Nicola – Physics Education, 2016
Science shows provide a method of introducing large public audiences to physics concepts in a nonformal learning environment. While these shows have the potential to provide novel means of educational engagement, it is often difficult to measure that engagement. We present a method of producing an interactive physics show that seeks to provide…
Descriptors: Physics, Scientists, Scientific Concepts, Technology Uses in Education
The Parallel Globe: A Powerful Instrument to Perform Investigations of Earth's Illumination
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Rossi, Sabrina; Giordano, Enrica; Lanciano, Nicoletta – Physics Education, 2015
Many researchers have documented the difficulties for learners of different ages and preparations in understanding basic astronomical concepts. Traditional instructional strategies and communication media do not seem to be effective in producing meaningful understanding, or even induce misconceptions and misinterpretations. In line with recent…
Descriptors: Physics, Science Education, Earth Science, Astronomy
How to Use Your BBC Computer as a Cheap Storage Oscilloscope.
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Webster, E. – Physics Education, 1986
Discusses the use of an external analog-digital converter to use a computer as a storage oscilloscope. Provides program listings for use as a unipolar or bipolar voltmeter and storage oscilloscope. Schematics and component list are included. (JM)
Descriptors: Computers, Data Collection, Data Processing, Electronic Equipment
Humidity Measurements: A Psychrometer Suitable for On-Line Data Acquisition.
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Caporaloni, Marina; Ambrosini, Roberto – Physics Education, 1992
Explains the typical design, operation, and calibration of a traditional psychrometer. Presents the method utilized for this class project with design considerations, calibration techniques, remote data sensing schematic, and specifics of the implementation process. (JJK)
Descriptors: Data Collection, Enrichment Activities, Humidity, Instructional Materials
A National Survey of Background Alpha-particle Radioactivity.
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Camplin, Geoffrey C.; And Others – Physics Education, 1988
Reports the results of a radioactivity survey in England. Discusses the aim of the survey, experimental procedures, analysis, and results. Shows several diagrams, graphs, and tables. (YP)
Descriptors: College Science, Data Collection, Foreign Countries, Higher Education
A Modular System of Interfacing Microcomputers.
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Martin, Peter – Physics Education, 1983
Describes a system of interfacing allowing a range of signal conditioning and control modules to be connected to microcomputers, enabling execution of such experiments as: examining rate of cooling; control by light-activated switch; pH measurements; control frequency of signal generators; and making automated measurements of frequency response of…
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Programs, Data Collection, Electric Circuits
A Microcomputer Interface for External Circuit Control.
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Gorham, D. A. – Physics Education, 1983
Describes an interface designed to meet the requirements of an instrumentation teaching laboratory, particularly to develop computer-controlled digital circuitry while exploiting electrical drive properties of common transistor-transistor logic (TTL) devices, minimizing cost/number of components. Discusses decoding for Pet, switches, lights, and…
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Programs, Data Collection, Electric Circuits