The historical context of Newton's Third Law and the teaching of mechanics |
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Authors: | Dr Colin Gauld |
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Institution: | (1) School of Teacher Education, University of New South Wales, St George Campus, P.O. Box 88, 2223 Oatley, NSW |
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Abstract: | Many studies have shown that Newton's Third Law of Motion is not easy for students to accept when they consider the interaction
of two objects. A number of prominent science educators believe that it should not be taught to students before Year 11. This
paper reports the results of a study of the historical origins of Newton's Third Law with a view to identifying the context
from which it emerged in the 17th century and the conceptual changes which accompanied its emergence. Some of the possible
implications of a study such as this for improving the teaching of introductory mechanics are discussed.
Specializations: physics education, concept development, history and philosophy of science in science teaching. |
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