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Angular Momentum

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Angular Momentum

The concept of angular momentum can be related to linear momentum. The difference is that while linear momentum occurs with motion in a straight line, angular momentum applies to circular motion. The observations in this chapter cover the law of cons...

Magnetism

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Magnetism

Magnetism is a well known physics phenomenon that is used, for example, in computers for magnetic recording, in Maglev trains, or for holding notes on a refrigerator door. Magnetism is a phenomenon in which the magnetic materials interact with one an...

Electromagnetic Induction

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Electromagnetic Induction

Electromagnetic induction is the basis for producing energy in our society. This phenomenon is used in wind generators, hydroelectric generators, and nuclear power plants, as well as in metal detectors, induction brakes, and transformers. In this cha...

More Fun

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More Fun

In this chapter, you will find explorations on gadgets that are very interesting and illustrative but that do not fit into the other chapters. However, many of these gadgets complement the explorations in earlier chapters. Teacher background informat...

On Teaching Science

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On Teaching Science

On Teaching Science is a short, practical guide to key principles and strategies that will help students learn in any subject at any level, but with special focus on the so-called STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) subjects....

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