Focus on Physics: The Delightful Catenary Curve

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The author uses the curve called a catenary to explain how he teaches about tension and compression related to geometrical structures such as bridges, arches, and domes.

Topics

Disciplinary Core Ideas Disciplinary Core Ideas in Physical Science ENCdl Forces and motion Physical Science Properties of materials PS2: Motion and Stability: Forces and Interactions Science Focus Three Dimensions of the Framework and/or NGSS

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Type Journal ArticlePub Date 4/1/2017Stock # tst17_084_04_14Volume 084Issue 04

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