Classroom.
- Resource Type
- Article
- Authors
- Chattopadhyay, Dhrubajyoti,
- Source
- Resonance: Journal of Science Education; Apr2016, Vol. 21 Issue 4, p381-386, 6p
- Subject
- Physics textbooks
Science students
Physics teachers
Archimedes' principle
Pressure
- Language
- ISSN
- 09718044
This article deals with situations where textbooks actually promote misconceptions in physics students. The particular case of weighing a filled balloon is taken up. An experimental approach to exploring this topic is described, bringing home the fact that because of Archimedes' principle, one cannot weigh air in a container surrounded by air at the same pressure. This example is used to make some general points about addressing misconceptions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]