Re: [Phys-l] [PTSOS] anvil and sledgehammer inertia demo

[ludwik kowalski <kowalskil@mail.montclair.edu>]

SORRY FOR THE TYPO

On Sep 30, 2010, at 8:33 AM, ludwik kowalski wrote:

> On Sep 30, 2010, at 8:12 AM, Philip Keller wrote:
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> > ... I think this lab has great value, but I don't think it "proves"  
> > anything.  ...
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> A proof is one kind of validation. It is often used in mathematics  
> and logic. A demonstration is another kind of validation. It is  
> often used in physical sciences. I agree with Philipis; laboratory  
> activities ARE not proofs.
>
> Ludwik
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Ludwik

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