Anno XXV - n.3 - luglio/settembre 1992 In this note is described a very simple experiment to estimate the thickness of the graphite layer deposited on paper by a writing pencil. […]
Anno LVII - n.1-4 - gennaio/dicembre 2024 In this note it is described a very simple experiment to estimate the thickness of the graphite laver deposited on paper by a writing pencil. […]
Anno XXX - n.2 - aprile/giugno 1997 Measuring the thickness of a soap bubble is an intriguing problem that can be solved – at least with respect to the order of magnitude – with scales of 0.01 grams sensitivity (or better). Solving this problem at secondary school level and up is a motivating activity that requires the students to concretely exercise their inventiveness. […]
Anno XLV - n.4 - ottobre/dicembre 2012 A school activity on free fall, aimed at 12-13 year old pupils, is described and discussed. […]
Anno LI - n.1 - gennaio/marzo 2018 This work reports the Italian translation of some parts of the English version of the paper that Alfred Wegener – best known for the continental drift theory – published in 1921 on “The origin of lunar craters”. One of the Moon craters is now named after Wegener. […]
Anno XXXIX - n.1 - gennaio/marzo 2006 This article describes a project for a new approach in physics teaching. The use of technological tools, well known to the audience, is the key starting point. Easy to assemble, hands-on experiments allow to reach a new insight on physical processes. […]