Project Physics Text 2, Motion in the Heavens [microform]
- Bib ID:
- 5239513
- Format:
- Book and Microform
- Author:
- Harvard Univ., Cambridge, MA. Harvard Project Physics
- Online Version:
- https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED071890
Broken link? let us search Trove , the Wayback Machine , or Google for you.
- Description:
-
- [Washington, D.C.] : Distributed by ERIC Clearinghouse, 1968
- 146 p.
- Summary:
-
Astronomical fundamentals are presented in this unit of the Project Physics text for use by senior high students. The geocentric system of Ptolemy is discussed in connection with Greek concepts including Aristarchus' heliocentric hypothesis. Analyses are made of Copernicus' reexamination, leading to Tycho's observations and compromise system. A new universe is introduced by using Kepler's laws and Galileo's work. Terrestrial and celestial dynamics are synthesized by reviewing Newton's concepts about motions under central forces, inverse-square law, and earthly motions; and application of Newton's theories to heavenly events are discussed. The text unit is concluded by an explanation of the making of theories. Historical developments are stressed to help students understand the way in which science influences man's activities. Also included in the unit are a chart of renowned people's life spans in the emerging Renaissance culture and tables of planets and their satellites. Problems with their answers are provided in two categories: study guide and end of section questions. Besides illustrations for explanation purposes, a glossary of general terms is given in the appendix. The work of Harvard Project Physics has been financially supported by: the Carnegie Corporation of New York, the Ford Foundation, the National Science Foundation, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the United States Office of Education, and Harvard University. (CC)
- Notes:
-
- Sponsoring Agency: Office of Education (DHEW), Washington, DC. Bureau of Research.
- Contract Number: OEC-5-10-058.
- ERIC Note: Authorized Interim Version.
- Educational level discussed: Secondary Education.
- May also be available online. Address as at 14/8/18: https://eric.ed.gov/
- Reproduction:
- Microfiche. [Washington D.C.]: ERIC Clearinghouse microfiches : positive.
- Subject:
- Other authors/contributors:
- Harvard Univ., Cambridge, MA. Harvard Project Physics
- Available From:
- ERIC
- Copyright:
-
In Copyright
You may copy under some circumstances, for example you may copy a portion for research or study. Order a copy through Copies Direct to the extent allowed under fair dealing. Contact us for further information about copying.
- Reason for copyright status:
- Until 2038 [Created/Published Date + 70 Years]
Copyright status was determined using the following information:
- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
- Published status:
- Published
- Publication date:
- 1968
Copyright status may not be correct if data in the record is incomplete or inaccurate. Other access conditions may also apply. For more information please see: Copyright in library collections.
Request this item
Request this item to view in the Library’s reading room.