Physics Teacher

Article	Citations
Birefringence without polarizers	27
Reinventing the Wheel: An Alternative Rotational Inertia Lab for Introductory, Calculus-Based Physics	22
Poggendorff’s Scales—Demonstration of Newton’s Laws in a Less Traditional Way	22
Perspectives of Scientists Involved in World War II	15
Implications of Negative Energy by Dr. Katerina Visnjic	12
Use of a Scrapped Hard Disk Drive for Physics Teaching	12
Answer to September 2024 Figuring Physics Question	11
A Modified Recipe for Interactive Classroom Demonstrations	11
Shrub sphericity: Solutions for Fermi Questions, January 2023	10
Solution to the November, 2022 Challenge Pros and cones.*	9
Development of a Teaching Program for Emergent Process Models	9
Videos Helping Plan Physics Instruction for Blind Students	9
The Conservation and Transformation of Mechanical Energy to Thermal Energy: An Experiment and Its Use as a Teaching Tool for Physics Students	9
Hollywood Trial Features Kinematics and the Work–Energy Theorem	9
Answer to December 2022 Figuring Physics Question	8
Seeing the Light	8
Using a Styrofoam Sphere and Video Analysis to Demonstrate the Linearly Resisted Harmonic Oscillator	7
The 3D-Printed Twirly Whirly: A New Spin on a Toy for Teaching Moment of Inertia	7
A smartphone-based simple method for determination of the spring constant	7
ABOUT GRAVITY	7
A textbook my students actually use	6
NarraCubes: A Virtual Dice Simulator to Incorporate Storytelling in Physics Classes	6
Kinematics in One Dimension—A Smartphone Approach	6
The Relative Motion When Accelerating the Container of an Object Submerged in a Fluid	6
A Tool for Exploring Our Fluid Earth	6

Simple Laser Power Meter as a Hands-on Project for Electro-optics Education	6
Rolling with Slipping and Transition to Pure Rolling on an Inclined Plane	6
Small Direct Current Electric Motors	6
Measuring Atmospheric Radon Levels Using a Cloud Chamber	6
Repurposing Concept Inventories to Help Students Find Gaps in Explanations	6
Developing a Physical Science Course Focused on Sustainability	6
Metallographic Analysis	6
Move over, Tatooine	6
RC and RLC Circuit Research Using Arduino and LabVIEW	5
Geometry and the Cause of the Seasons: The Changing Hours of Daylight and Elevation Angle of the Sun at Noon	5
TORQUES ON A METERSTICK	5
Low-Cost Methods for Improving Data Collection Speed in Microwave Bragg Diffraction	5
A little “light” play	5
A simple classroom experiment to determine the refractive index of water with smartphone-based observations	5
From Applied Physics to Interdisciplinary Activities for a Climate Science Itinerary in the First Year of College	5
Comment on “ChatGPT and deliberate practice for interpreting graphs”	5
Is Physics in Crisis? The Mystery of the W Boson	5
Laser Experiments and Applications on Palm (LEAP): Creating a Do-It-Yourself Wave Optics Educational Opportunity for Schools Without Optics Laboratories	5
(University) Physics in a Nutshell by Tobias Wegener	5
Exploring surface tension using Kelvin’s equation and smartphone videography	4
2025 AAPT Awards at the Winter Meeting in St. Louis, Missouri	4
A low-cost device to demonstrate simple harmonic motion	4
Answer to October 2023 Figuring Physics Question	4
Listen! A Smartphone Inquiry on the Domino Effect	4
Connecting Disciplines: An Application of Vectors in Advanced Statistics	4
Exploring Introductory Community College Astronomy Performance for Students Requiring Mathematics Remediation with Two-Way ANOVA	4
In Service of Equity: 3D-Printed Models in University Introductory Physics	4
Reversing the Fun Fly Stick	4
COVID Hasn’t Finished with Us Yet; Also, University of Toronto’s “Physics in the Time of COVID-19”	4
Developing Playful Devices as a Tool to Learn and Teach Physics	4
Colorful dew drops	4
Which Way to Go: Exploring Force Arrow Placement	4
Analog environments	4
If Your School Is Old Enough	4
An Arduino-Based Experimental Setup for Teaching Light Color Mixing, Light Intensity Detection, and Ambient Temperature Sensing	4
Conservation of Momentum in Newton’s Cradle	4
Nanoscale Causes to Macroscopic Effects—Silicon Wafers and Carbon Nanotubes	4
Less content is more in introductory astronomy	4
Reflections on the Physics and Astronomy Student Reading Society (PhASRS) at San José State University	4
LIGHT GLOW OF DIFFERENT SOURCES	4
What’s Cool About That Moon?	4
Investigating Resonance in Paper Pipes and a Flameless Rubens Tube with a Smartphone	4
Quiz of four resistors	3
Effective Focal Length of a Two-Lens System	3
Modular Tracks for Magnetic Levitation	3
Empowering Journey Making an Interactive Video Vignette	3
Weight, weight, don’t tell me	3
FPAT—A Framework for Facilitating the Teaching and Learning of Using Fermi Problems Originating in Mathematics Education Research	3
Ups and more ups	3
Changes in AP Physics courses effective 2024–2025	3

A Brief Introduction to Quantum Computing	3
Using Smartphones to Perform Kinematic Analysis in Sports with the FizziQ App: Example of the Pole Vault	3
Supporting Effective and Inclusive Group Work in Introductory Physics Courses: A Guide for Instructors	3
Using the Predict–Observe–Explain Technique to Address Misconceptions About Image Inversion in Spherical and Cylindrical Mirrors	3
“I Landed a Rocket Like SpaceX”	3
Three chapters of homework in 11 minutes?	3
Reparameterization of Two-Dimensional Projectile Motion	3
Magnetically Coupled Oscillators and a Smartphone	3
Probing Mechanical Properties of a Spider Web Using a Simple Rubber Band Model	3
Reflections of Quantum Educators on Strategies to Diversify the Second Quantum Revolution	3
April Figuring Physics Answer	3
More Motor Winding	3
NIF Achieves Fusion Milestone	3
Demonstration of Thermoelectric Power Generation with a Thermoelectric Cooler	3
Solution to the May, 2022 Challenge From B or not from B.*	3
Field of employment for new physics bachelors	3
Reflection and refraction at Corkscrew Swamp	3
Solution to the April 2023 Challenge: Resistivity is futile*	3
The Physics of Electric Cars	3
Using a Spreadsheet Program to Fit a Gaussian Function	3
February Figuring Physics Answer	3
A Coincidence in the Spring–Rod System	3
Solution to the September, 2022 Challenge Second to one.*	3
What does a physics bachelor earn?	3
Polarization by reflection	3
An Angular Method to Calculate the Electric Field of a Long Cylindrical Shell	3
Orbit of a Steel Ball Around a Magnet	3
The Dancing Flame: A New Twist on an Old Classic	3
May Figuring Physics Answer	3
Starting from scratch(es): Solutions for Fermi Questions, October 2025	3
Symmetrical Cubic Arrangements of Resistors: An Experimental Approach	3
Revisiting a Classic Magic Trick with Rayleigh–Taylor Instabilities	3
Using Arduino in Introductory Thermal Energy Experiments—The Case of Thermal Equilibrium	3
Degeneracy pressure in stars and stellar corpses	3
Early Quantum Mechanics—Dr. Jorge S. Diaz’s JK0 YouTube channel	3
Interactive Simulations of Upper Limbs	3
Writing Virtual Reality Teaching Resources	3
Using a Smartphone Barometer to Measure the Excess Pressure of a Soap Bubble	3
SUBMARINE BUOYANCY	3
A drop in the bucket?: Solutions for Fermi Questions, December 2022	3
Experimental Evidence for the Direction of Friction on a Pulled Spool	3
Bailey Bridges	3
A Deeper Look at the Sadly Cannot Thermodynamic Cycle	3
AAPT Advocacy Resources for STEM Education and Science	3
Using the Pickering Polarimeter Today	3
Tracking Inequity: An Actionable Approach to Addressing Inequities in Physics Classrooms	3
What Is Cosmic Inflation?	2
Comments on “Studying the Physics of the Sling by Automating the Shooting”	2
Damped Oscillations—A Smartphone Approach	2
The Different Colors Displayed by a Circular Polarizing Filter	2
A Low-Cost Optical Board and Binder Clip Setup for Optics Experiments	2
Beyond The Big Bang Theory: Revealing the Everyday Research Lives of Theoretical Physics Faculty	2
Knee Joint Dynamics: An Experiment to Introduce the Concept of Torque to Biomedical and Life Sciences Students	2
A bridge too low	2
A Simple Lissajous Figure Device	2
Application of the Oscillation Concept: Measuring the Human Respiration Rate in Various Activities Using a Smartphone’s Magnetometer Sensor	2
Apply a smartphone’s magnetometer to measure the AC current of electrical equipment	2
Answer to December 2025 Figuring Physics Question	2
Tutorials in Climate Change	2
More Japanese Physics Circles	2
Simulating Physics Experiments in Spreadsheets II—Experimenting with the Half-Deflection Method, Resistance of a Voltmeter, and a Meter Bridge	2
Mind Control Helmet: A Fun Demonstration about Sound and Electromagnetism	2
Answer to January 2025 Figuring Physics Question	2
The Greenhouse Effect and Anthropogenic Climate Change in the Lab	2
Happy 100th Birthday, Quantum Mechanics!	2
April Figuring Physics Answer	2
Comment on “Measurement of Gravitational Acceleration Using Bernoulli’s Equation”	2
Determination of the Charge of an Electron Using Faraday’s Law of Electrolysis	2
DART: Planetary Defense in the Introductory Physics Curriculum	2
Way too many demos with the constant velocity car	2
Quantum lessons: The discovery that stars are mostly hydrogen and helium	2
Investigating High School Students’ Perception of Careers and Diversity Issues Within Physics	2
Not your typical Tower of Sauron	2
Suggestion for Correction of Errors in the Representation of Solar Light To Explain an Eclipse in More Detail	2
Thank you to our referees: June 1, 2024–May 31, 2025	2
Using a Graphic Method for the Projectile Motion Lab	2
Charging a Capacitor with Another Capacitor by Using Arduino	2
Using Smartphone Magnetometers as Timers to Measure g	2
Easily Measuring the Solar Rotation Rate in June and December	2
Technology Connections	2

Short videos on AI/LLM Limitations and “Hacks” by Alberta Tech	2
The bat signal	2
Smartphone camera physics resources	2
3D-printed hoop springs for experimenting with impulse	2
Superhydrophobic Sand Repels Water	2
Tangential and Normal Acceleration Components in Projectile Motion	2
Comparing Sliding vs. Rolling to Determine Moments of Inertia of 3D-Printed Cylinders	2
Figuring Physics September Answer	2
Eric Meloche’s “Physics Ninja”	2
A proposed experimental activity to determine optical properties of acrylic by using smartphones as measurement instruments	2
The Physical Pendulum: An Illustrative Teaching Laboratory Example Using a Long Rod	2
Measurement of Cabin Pressure During a Flight with a Smartphone	2
Measurement of Work and Power in a Coffee-Mug Stirling Engine as a First-Year Physics Laboratory	2
Sky smiley face	2
Hands-On Quantum: Teaching Core Quantum Concepts with Bloch Cubes	2
Riffs on the Inclined Plane	2
Conservation of Angular Momentum with Slightly Modified Commercial Apparatuses	2
Physics Intuition About Vectors Can Help Us Understand Generative Artificial Intelligence	2
Exploding Haystacks: Solutions for Fermi Questions, March 2023	2
Reversibility of Light Disproves the Two-Prism Method	2
Two demonstrations of atmospheric pressure designed by students	2
Ten annoying experiments to do at dinnertime	2
Visualizing Electric Fields Using Rubbed Balloons as the High-Voltage Source	2
Manifestation and Application of Static Equilibrium in a Traditional Chinese Steelyard	2
Postgraduation planning during the pandemic	2
Leaning into Justice—Defending Education and Science	2
A Microcontroller-Based Experiment to Determine the Magnetic Field Near a Straight Current-Carrying Wire	2
What do graduates do with a physics bachelor’s degree?	2
How Many Fish Are in the Tank? A Demonstration of Refraction and Total Internal Reflection of Light	2
AAPT Awards	2
Creative Astronomy: Broadening the Scope of an Online General Education Course by Leveraging an Authentic Collaboration between Learning Assistant and Instructor	2
Carbon Nanodots in Beer and Cola: An Interesting Way to Introduce Nanomaterials and Their Applications	2
Observation of Optical Corona Through Water Droplets in Class	2
Oct 14, 2023 Annular Solar Eclipse	2
Learning Electromagnetism through a Playful County Fair Game Project	2
Erratum: “A Simulation Experiment Using Algodoo: What Force Makes a Car Accelerate, and What Does the Acceleration Depend On?” Phys. Teach. 61, 271–275 (	2
Foote: Forgotten in Weart’s article	2
Initial employment sectors of new physics bachelors	2
Electronics with Prof MAD	2
Creating physics concept cartoons using ChatGPT	2
Visualization and Exploration of the Electric Field of a Point Charge Using Computer Software	2
Pulling a Spool	2
Motion of Spinning Rings and Washers on a Vertical Rod	2
“Density” of light and pi	2
Are There Simple Models of Global Warming?	2
GPS-Synchronized Data Collection and Time Stamping	2
Shadow hands	2
Update on a Competency-Based Physics Course	2
An Off-Center, Elastic Collision: Conservation of Kinetic Energy Without a Perfect Coefficient of Restitution	2
Ethnophysics in Project-Based Seamless Learning About Temperature and Heat	2
Nothing but net	2
Measuring Force and Acceleration in a Moving Elevator to Verify Newton’s Second Law	2
Rock paintings: Solutions for Fermi Questions, September 2022	2
Making the Physics of Energy and Climate Accessible to All	2
Why every astronomy class should devote time to light pollution education	2
A Simple Classroom Double Pendulum	2
Distance from the Sun or Solar Incidence Angle? Investigating the Causal Mechanism of the Seasons Through an Experimental Setup	2
Origin of the Laplace Force Applied to a Current-Carrying Wire Immersed in a Magnetic Field	2
Teaching the Theory of Elasticity Through Para-Archery Applications	2
Incorporating 3D-Printing Projects into Introductory Physics Labs	2
Teaching an Acoustics Lab Remotely during the Pandemic and Beyond	1
Additional Experiments with the e/m Apparatus	1
Engineering in Classroom STEM: “Hour of Engineering” and “Engineering Sport”	1
Testing Home Electrical Wiring to Destruction	1
Aristotle’s wheel paradox appreciated	1
A Golf Ball Trajectory Experiment	1
A Very Low-Current Electromagnetic Induction Experiment Enhanced by Acoustic Means	1
Project FRESH Air: A Community Engagement Project About Health and Climate	1
Sun pillar	1
New Veritasium Video on Air Resistance	1
Adventures with Close-Up Lenses	1
A Qualitative Analysis of Simple Harmonic Motion	1
Answer to October 2025 Figuring Physics Question	1
Figuring Physics March Answer	1
Figuring Physics December Answer	1
Adapting an Activity to Be an Engineering Project	1
Horizontal air mass	1
Mechanically Generated Random Numbers in High School	1
Falling Paper Sheets to Investigate Aerodynamic Drag	1
Effectiveness of a Teaching Program Using GeoGebra to Learn about Probability in the Context of Atomic Orbitals	1
National Science Board Science Indicators Published; Yes, “COVID Math” Is a Real Thing	1
Thinking Hard About Physics Before Calculating: An Example from Pendulum Physics	1
Drawing the Light Paths at a Lens to Find Its Effective Focal Length and Principal Planes	1
Geometrical optics of doves	1
Determining Charge Stored on a Capacitor Using Numerical Integration with a Spreadsheet	1
Atmospheric Pressure vs. a Gigantic Barrel	1
Thank You to Our Referees: June 1, 2023–May 31, 2024	1
Thank you to our referees April 8, 2021–May 31, 2022	1
Development of Operational Observation Tools for Modeling Spatial Division Patterns	1
The simplest schlieren imaging using a smartphone	1
Supporting students in the arts	1
Electric Field Activity for Continuous Charge Distributions	1
Problem-Based Learning via X-Shaped Diffraction Patterns Using Everyday Objects	1
Answer to December 2023 Figuring Physics Question	1
A Tool for Introductory Physics Students to Conduct Optics Experiments: A Self-Made Dark Box	1