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Judith’s Story

July 14, 2015 by Robyn Haggard
Have you played with one of these? Photo credit: Science World Vancouver 2008 by Gord McKenna (License)

Have you played with one of these? Photo credit: Science World Vancouver 2008 by Gord McKenna (License)

Name: Judith

Age: 53

Occupation: Teacher

From: Wendover

Object: Van de Graaff generator

Story: In my physics class we all sat in a circle holding hands. I don’t remember who was lucky enough to touch the generator but I can picture now the white blond hair of Joey standing on end at the far end of the line. How could that happen? Amazing!

Posted in: Your Stories Tagged: physics, school, static

George’s Story

July 5, 2015 by Robyn Haggard
Have you built anything like this? Photo credit: Polikarpov I-16 07 by Andy Moore (License)

Have you built anything like this? Photo credit: Polikarpov I-16 07 by Andy Moore (License)

Name: George

Age: 83

From: Wigan

Occupation: Physicist (Retired)

Object: Model Aircraft

Story: As a child I became interested in making and flying model aircraft. This interest led to the development of various skills and interests (the use of tools, soldering, calculations of areas, wanting to understand concepts of force, centre of gravity, momentum, etc.). When my school studies included physics and various branches of mathematics, I was eager to learn rather than be passive – the skills of my hobby readily found scope in my studies. Note, I am still making model aircraft and building electric circuits!

Posted in: Your Stories Tagged: flying, model aircraft, physics

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