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One Hundred Years of the Electron
This book from the Association for Science Education (ASE) covers the history of the discovery of electrons, the underlying science and its applications.The units suggest a variety of activities, including questions, data analysis, reading comprehension and discussion.
Contents of this book:
Unit 1: J J Thomson and the discovery of the electron
Unit 2: From cathode to the electron
Unit 3: J J Thomson demonstrates the discovery of the electron
Unit 4: Electron in control - using diodes, thermistors and light dependent resistors
Unit 5: Particle accelerators
Unit 6: Television - electron beams at work
Unit 7: Explaining static electricity
Unit 8: Electrons and the flow of electric current
Unit 9: Electron microscopes
Unit 10: Observing a single electron - Millikan's oil drop experiment
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