Investigation on the impetus-like concepts of students regarding forces

Authors

Maricon R. Amada Institute of Mathematical Sciences and Physics, University of the Philippines Los Baños
Marvin U. Herrera Institute of Mathematical Sciences and Physics, University of the Philippines Los Baños
Rowel V. Tabajonda Institute of Mathematical Sciences and Physics, University of the Philippines Los Baños

Abstract

A questionnaire about forces and motion was designed. It was given to 101 students enrolled in Physics courses; Physics 3, Physics 71, and Physics 81. It was found that some of the students had the idea of 1) force causes motion; and 2) force is needed to keep things moving.

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Issue

2005: Proceedings of the 23rd Samahang Pisika ng Pilipinas Physics Congress

Article ID

SPP-2005-PA-14

Section

Poster Session PA

Published

2005-10-26

How to Cite

[1]

MR Amada, MU Herrera, and RV Tabajonda, Investigation on the impetus-like concepts of students regarding forces, Proceedings of the Samahang Pisika ng Pilipinas 23, SPP-2005-PA-14 (2005). URL: https://proceedings.spp-online.org/article/view/SPP-2005-PA-14.