The Pythagorean Roots of Introductory Physics

Autor/in	Clarage, James B.
Titel	The Pythagorean Roots of Introductory Physics
Quelle	In: Science & Education, 22 (2013) 3, S.527-542 (16 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0926-7220
DOI	10.1007/s11191-012-9553-6
Schlagwörter	Music; Mechanics (Physics); Energy Conservation; Optics; Introductory Courses; Science Instruction; Geometry; Scientific Concepts; Acoustics; Scientific Principles; Teaching Methods; Interdisciplinary Approach + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Musik; Mechanik; Energieerhaltung; Energiespeicherung; Optik; Einführungskurs; Teaching of science; Science education; Natural sciences Lessons; Naturwissenschaftlicher Unterricht; Geometrie; Akustik; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Fächerübergreifender Unterricht; Fächerverbindender Unterricht; Interdisziplinarität
Abstract	Much of the mathematical reasoning employed in the typical introductory physics course can be traced to Pythagorean roots planted over two thousand years ago. Besides obvious examples involving the Pythagorean theorem, I draw attention to standard physics problems and derivations which often unknowingly rely upon the Pythagoreans' work on proportion, music, geometry, harmony, the golden ratio, and cosmology. Examples are drawn from mechanics, electricity, sound, optics, energy conservation and relativity. An awareness of the primary sources of the mathematical techniques employed in the physics classroom could especially benefit students and educators at schools which encourage integration of their various courses in history, science, philosophy, and the arts. (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10