Kalman, Calvin S. (2011) On the Concept of Force: A Comment on Lopes Coelho. Science & Education, 20 (1). pp. 67-69. ISSN 0926-7220
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Official URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11191-010-9284-5
Abstract
This article presents a supplement to Coelho’s excellent article concerning the definition of force by first defining mass and then momentum. Replacing force with the concept of a field is also briefly noted.
| Divisions: | Concordia University > Faculty of Arts and Science > Physics |
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| Item Type: | Article |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Authors: | Kalman, Calvin S. |
| Journal or Publication: | Science & Education |
| Date: | January 2011 |
| Digital Object Identifier (DOI): | 10.1007/s11191-010-9284-5 |
| ID Code: | 7150 |
| Deposited By: | Danielle Dennie |
| Deposited On: | 22 Mar 2011 14:48 |
| Last Modified: | 18 Jan 2018 17:30 |
References:
Arons, A. B. (1990). A guide to introductory physics teaching. New York: Wiley.Coelho, R. L. (2010). On the concept of force: How understanding its history can improve physics teaching. Science & Education, 19, 91–113.
Mach, E. (1893). The science of mechanics. Chicago: Open Court Publishing Company.
Weinstock, R. (1961). Laws of classical motion. What’s F? what’s m? what’s a? American Journal of Physics, 29(10), 698–702.
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