Does Bead B Always Reach "d" First?.

Zheng, T. F.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ514065

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Publication Date: 1995

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Does Bead B Always Reach "d" First?

Zheng, T. F.; And Others

Physics Teacher, v33 n6 p376-77 Sep 1995

Applies the concepts of kinematics and conservation of mechanical energy to calculate the time needed to reach a certain point along semicircular and parabolic paths. Presents numerical calculations for the critical speed thresholds for the paths of semicircular and parabolic curves. (JRH)

Descriptors: Conservation (Concept), Gravity (Physics), Higher Education, Mechanics (Physics), Motion, Physics, Science Instruction, Sciences, Teaching Methods

Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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