Articoli rivista
Anno XLVIII - n.2 - aprile/giugno 2015 Perché la Terra è sferica, o quasi?
The shape of some astronomical bodies of different size is taken into consideration and qualitatively explained on a gravitational-electromagnetic interaction ground. […]
Anno XLII - n.1 - gennaio/marzo 2009 Perché studiare fisica e matematica?
Why should pupils who do not wish to become scientists study physics and mathematics in school and how should such knowledge be useful to those who will? Should these subjects only promote rigour and rationality? The author claims that the teacher should also transmit their elusive beauty and importance apart from practical applications. […]
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, […]