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Re: [Phys-l] Student Misconceptions


On 2011, Sep 28, , at 15:49, Dr Holly Priestley wrote:


For the most part the elementary people (whether teaching or not) have more
misconceptions then they do correct knowledge. Add to that urban legend
beliefs and cultural beliefs (i.e. have to walk back over a baby so you
don't stunt its growth) and you have a pitiful bit of actual understanding
of science processes and information.


How about Ph.D.s' misconceptions. I had one. I queried the list and received NO response, so I'll try again.


What happens when adding mass to a driven at resonance mechanical oscillator. (spring or pendulum) Note: It, of course increases the "Q".

How about adding inductance in an LCR oscillator? (L is the analog of mass.)

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