Using models at the mesoscopic scale in teaching physics: Two experimental interventions in solid friction and fluid statics

International Journal of Science Education

Volumn 26, Issue 9, 2004, Pages 1083-1110

  Besson, Ugo ^a   Viennot, Laurence ^a  

^a bâtiment Sophie Germain   (France)

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EID: 3943068318     PISSN: 09500693     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/0950069042000205396     Document Type: Article

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