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presents "thinking problems" for physics topics: vectors, kinematics, momentum, circular motion, universal gravitation, sound, energy, temperature, and circuits. Problems include designing a roller coaster, riding a bicycle efficiently, tailgating, tuning a radio, electrical safety, and how bats and dolphins "see" with sound (echolocation). (University of Maryland Physics Education Research Group, National Science Foundation)
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Example from electrostatics midterm examination |
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