Low-cost experiments with everyday objects for homework assignments. (3rd January 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Bouquet, F; Dauphin, C; Bernard, F; Bobroff, J
• Is Part Of: Physics education. Volume 54:Number 2(2019:Mar.)
• Publication Date: 2019-01-03
• Subjects: Physics -- Study and teaching (Secondary) -- Periodicals; 530.0712
• DOI: 10.1088/1361-6552/aaf6d6
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0031-9120

Abstract

Abstract: We describe four classical undergraduate physics experiments that were done with everyday objects and low-cost sensors: mechanical oscillations, transmittance of light through a slab of matter, beam deformation under load, and thermal relaxation due to heat loss. We used these experiments to train students for experimental homework projects but they could be used and expanded in a variety of contexts: lecture demonstrations, low cost students' labs, science projects, distance learning courses...