Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
An amusement park physics competition. |
| Source: |
Physics Education. Jul2010, Vol. 45 Issue 4, p362-367. 6p. |
| Subject Terms: |
*Physics education, *Psychology of students, *Motivation (Psychology), *Test-taking skills, Physics competitions, Amusement parks, Measurement |
| Abstract: |
Amusement park physics is a popular way to reinforce physics concepts and to motivate physics learners. This article describes a novel physics competition where students use simple tools to take amusement park ride measurements and use the data to answer challenging exam questions. Research into the impact of participating in the competition reveals positive effects such as the acquisition of experimentation skills and improved attitudes towards physics. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: |
Education Research Complete |
