Re: [Phys-l] FW: universal gravitation lab

["White, Pat" <pwhite@manchestertwp.org>]

Brad
That sounds great.  I do not want to spend time with my students at night.  I do not think I would have a job in the morning.  What can be acceptable in college is not acceptable in High school.  Also High school students definitely have not learned perseverance due to not paying for the experience at the beginning of the semester.
 
Patricia L. White
Physics/Chemistry Teacher
Manchester Twp. High School
101 S. Colonial Dr.
Manchester, NJ 08759
pwhite@manchestertwp.org
732-657-2121

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From: phys-l-bounces@carnot.physics.buffalo.edu on behalf of Brad Miller
Sent: Tue 2/13/2007 8:45 PM
To: Forum for Physics Educators
Subject: Re: [Phys-l] FW: universal gravitation lab



Patty,

I think the Cavendish apparatus might be just a bit out of your school's
range.  Have you ever seen the "Einstein Relativity Demonstrator"?  It is
made from a coffee can and soap bubbles and gives a great view of Einstein's
model of the space/time fabric.  I can send you a link for quick directions
on how to make it.

Brad
----- Original Message -----
From: "William Maddox" <maddox@physics.Auburn.EDU>
To: "Forum for Physics Educators" <phys-l@carnot.physics.buffalo.edu>
Sent: Monday, February 12, 2007 11:32 AM
Subject: Re: [Phys-l] FW: universal gravitation lab


> From: WC Maddox
>
> If anyone wants to do a real equipment experiment involving gravity,
> Tel-Atomic has a version of the Cavendish experiment that uses a computer
> to analyze the data. The apparatus cost ~ $2,000. In the past this
> experiment often didn't get done due to the weakness of the force and the
> sensitivity of the apparatus to vibration. If anyone wanted to do it when
> I took advanced lab they had to come in at night.
>
> End Message
>
> At 07:55 AM 2/6/2007, you wrote:
> > Hi
> > I am looking for a universal gravitation lab.  I am high school physics
> > teacher and I do have interactive physics on 30 computers I would love to
> > do something on this system if it is out there.
> > Thanks
> >
> > Patricia L. White
> > Physics/Chemistry Teacher
> > Manchester Twp. High School
> > 101 S. Colonial Dr.
> > Manchester, NJ 08759
> > pwhite@manchestertwp.org
> > 732-657-2121
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