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Common sense concepts about motion

847 citations0/0 files storedAmerican Journal of Physics

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Science Education and Pedagogy Educational Methods and Outcomes Science Education and Perceptions

Abstract

Common sense beliefs of college students about motion and its causes are surveyed and analyzed. A taxonomy of common sense concepts which conflict with Newtonian theory is developed as a guide to instruction.

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