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May 1964

Volume 2, Issue 5, pp. 203-242


Walter Christian Michels, Oersted Medalist for 1963

The Physics Teacher -- May 1964 -- Volume 2, Issue 5, pp. 203

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Remarks made by Frank Verbrugge, Chairman of the Committee on Awards for 1964 during the presentation ceremony of the Oersted Medal to Walter Christian Michels in recognition of his notable contributions to the teaching of physics.

Freedom, Responsibility and Barriers

Walter C. Michels

The Physics Teacher -- May 1964 -- Volume 2, Issue 5, pp. 204

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SCRAPS: Education

The Physics Teacher -- May 1964 -- Volume 2, Issue 5, pp. 207

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Changing the Weather

Louis J. Battan

The Physics Teacher -- May 1964 -- Volume 2, Issue 5, pp. 208

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Changing the weather, once thought to be an impossible task, now appears may be possible on a small scale. But many major problems are unsolved. The present efforts cluster around one or more of six objectives: (1) increasing rainfall or snowfall; (2) inhibiting the fall of hail; (3) dissipating fog; (4) curbing lightning; (5) controlling hurricanes and other violent storms; (6) changing the climate over large regions. These topics are discussed in this article. Rain can be increased in local areas and holes can be produced in clouds. But most of the other objectives are far from being accomplished and, if accomplished in one area, might lead to disaster in another.

Fracture of Solids

J. E. Field, Ph.D.

The Physics Teacher -- May 1964 -- Volume 2, Issue 5, pp. 215

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The type of fraction produced by various forms of stress, the dependence on the nature of the stress, and the rate of application are described. The role of microscopic cracks and the departure of actual strength from theoretical values are discussed. Illustrations are given of the propagation of fracture.

EDITORIAL: "Need to Know"

J. W. B.

The Physics Teacher -- May 1964 -- Volume 2, Issue 5, pp. 223

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SCRAPS: Advice from Polonius to his son Laertes

The Physics Teacher -- May 1964 -- Volume 2, Issue 5, pp. 225

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: How Precise Shall We Be?

Mario Iona

The Physics Teacher -- May 1964 -- Volume 2, Issue 5, pp. 226

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: How Precise Shall We Be?

Alan H. McGowan

The Physics Teacher -- May 1964 -- Volume 2, Issue 5, pp. 226

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APPARATUS FOR TEACHING PHYSICS: A General Solution of "The Falling Monkey" Problem

Hyman R. Cohen

The Physics Teacher -- May 1964 -- Volume 2, Issue 5, pp. 227

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APPARATUS FOR TEACHING PHYSICS: Grading Multiple Choice Examinations

Marie Richard, Sister

The Physics Teacher -- May 1964 -- Volume 2, Issue 5, pp. 228

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APPARATUS FOR TEACHING PHYSICS: Intergers as the Sum of Reciprocals

M. E. Gardner

The Physics Teacher -- May 1964 -- Volume 2, Issue 5, pp. 228

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BOOK AND FILM REVIEWS: Pierre Curie

Marie Curie, Author and Dorothy M. Taylor, Reviewer

The Physics Teacher -- May 1964 -- Volume 2, Issue 5, pp. 230

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BOOK AND FILM REVIEWS: The Two Cultures and a Second Look

Charles P. Snow, Author and Matthew P. Thekaekara, Reviewer

The Physics Teacher -- May 1964 -- Volume 2, Issue 5, pp. 230

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BOOK AND FILM REVIEWS: Matter and Energy, The Foundations of Modern Physics

J. H. MacLachlan, Author, K. G. McNeill, Author, J. M. Bell, Author, and Kemp Bennett Kolb, Reviewer

The Physics Teacher -- May 1964 -- Volume 2, Issue 5, pp. 232

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BOOK AND FILM REVIEWS: Quanta and Reality

David Bohm, Author, N. R. Hanson, Author, Mary B. Hesse, Author, Nicholas Kemmer, Author, A. B. Pippard, Author, Maurice Pryce, Author, and W. V. Houston, Reviewer

The Physics Teacher -- May 1964 -- Volume 2, Issue 5, pp. 233

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BOOK AND FILM REVIEWS: The Universe of Time and Space

S. T. Butler, Editor, H. Messel, Editor, and John W. Stewart, Reviewer

The Physics Teacher -- May 1964 -- Volume 2, Issue 5, pp. 233

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ANNOUNCEMENTS, NEWS AND NOTES: Distribution of The Physics Teacher

The Physics Teacher -- May 1964 -- Volume 2, Issue 5, pp. 234

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ANNOUNCEMENTS, NEWS AND NOTES: Teacher Recognition Program

The Physics Teacher -- May 1964 -- Volume 2, Issue 5, pp. 234

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ANNOUNCEMENTS, NEWS AND NOTES: Distinguished Service Citations

The Physics Teacher -- May 1964 -- Volume 2, Issue 5, pp. 235

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LITTLE STINKERS: The Conical Pendulum Paradox

The Physics Teacher -- May 1964 -- Volume 2, Issue 5, pp. 238

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LITTLE STINKERS: The Sun's Rays Over Camel Rock

The Physics Teacher -- May 1964 -- Volume 2, Issue 5, pp. 239

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LITTLE STINKERS: Fork Problem in Computer of Automated Ship

F. L. Verwiche

The Physics Teacher -- May 1964 -- Volume 2, Issue 5, pp. 239

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LITTLE THINKERS: Ten Questions

Julius Sumner Miller

The Physics Teacher -- May 1964 -- Volume 2, Issue 5, pp. 240

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LITTLE THINKERS: Falling Bodies

A. O. Reckendorf

The Physics Teacher -- May 1964 -- Volume 2, Issue 5, pp. 240

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SCRAPS: It's That Time of Year Again …

Alan H. McGowan

The Physics Teacher -- May 1964 -- Volume 2, Issue 5, pp. 241

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SCRAPS: Polar Circling Balloon Observatory

The Physics Teacher -- May 1964 -- Volume 2, Issue 5, pp. 242

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