Physics Education

1990 Volume 25, Number 3

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Number of articles: 4

The Heinekin Principle Re-visited: Collaborative Presentation of Retraining Courses for Physics Teachers

Liz Whitelegg

Described are efforts of the Open University (United Kingdom) to retrain physics teachers using distance learning strategies. Discussed are the teacher shortage, the program design, styles of... More

pp. 158-62

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Temperature Coefficient of Resistance

John N. Fox

Described are the apparatus and procedures needed for a demonstration of the measurement of the electrical resistance of metals as a function of temperature using a microcomputer interface.... More

pp. 167-69

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A Simple Lightning Flash Polarity Discriminating Counter

K R. S. Devan & E R. Jayaratne

Described are the apparatus and procedures needed for a demonstration of a determination of the polarity of charges carried by individual ground flashes of lightning. Discussed are materials,... More

pp. 169-70

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Correction for Cooling Techniques in Heat Experiments

Colm T. O'Sullivan

Described are the apparatus and procedures needed for this correction technique using a microcomputer interface. Discussed are materials, apparatus construction, and experimental results. (CW) More

pp. 176-79

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