Articoli rivista
Anno XXXVI - n.1 - gennaio/marzo 2003 Pesare l’aria
A direct simple method for measuring the specific gravity of air is described. The method is based on a new idea for measuring the pressure of air, compressed into a plastic bottle by means of a common bicycle pump. […]
Anno XLII - n.1 - gennaio/marzo 2009 “Physics with a Smile”: spiegare fenomeni in modo amichevole risolvendo problemi qualitativi
A successful qualitative problem-solving strategy in mechanics that promotes a better understanding of basic physics concepts and of everyday phenomena is described. The strategy is suitable for 9th grade pupils and over. […]
Anno XXIV - n.2 - aprile/giugno 1991 Piccoli e grandi numeri in fisica
Numbers are often viewed as a matter for end-of-chapter problems. Actually numerical estimates of physical quantities are of utmost importance: significant examples of them should always accompany the discussion of physical laws. When is the measure of a physical quantity merely conventional, […]
Anno XXXIV - n.4 - ottobre/dicembre 2001 Più spazio ai problemi per rinforzare ed elevare la qualità dell’insegnamento della fisica
The author criticises the way teachers typically construct and employ tasks in physics instruction. Germany teachers prefer tasks that only have one correct solutions. In classroom discussions the teacher narrowly guides his o her students towards this specific answer. […]
Anno XXVI - n.1 - gennaio/marzo 1993 Polarizzazione della luce e legge di Malus
This article describes an experiment on Malus’ Law for polarized light, using a LED as light source, two polaroid sheets as polarizers and a phototransistor as receiver. […]