Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Next Step
Good morning, James. You've done quite a bit of work on this project so far. The next step however will probably be the most difficult yet. You need to print a copy of the paper you selected for this project and read it. As you read, please keep a list of questions - things that are confusing, points that you would like to have clarified, etc. Post these to the blog. I'll be interested to read what you think about the paper you've selected.
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Great information
You've lucked into a time and field of science that was and still remains very interesting and expanding. The information you've developed so far looks good.
Next, I would like for you to investigate the time during which Rutherford was working and post any information about other scientists (physicists, chemists, etc) who contributed to the field of atomic and nuclear particles. See if you can find any theories that were being developed, tested or refuted through Rutherford's (and his contemporaries) work.
Just to remind you, there needs to be a complete list of internet sources kept for this project. It might be easier to post all of that here - you'll need it toward the end of this for your final presentation.
Next, I would like for you to investigate the time during which Rutherford was working and post any information about other scientists (physicists, chemists, etc) who contributed to the field of atomic and nuclear particles. See if you can find any theories that were being developed, tested or refuted through Rutherford's (and his contemporaries) work.
Just to remind you, there needs to be a complete list of internet sources kept for this project. It might be easier to post all of that here - you'll need it toward the end of this for your final presentation.
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Further Questions
Good work, good responses to the initial questions. Your responses are just below. Under your responses are some addtional items for investigation. Submit those on this blog.
James MosleyRutherford’s Discovery of half-life
•I would guess, that because this was written by Rutherford, he will say how, when, and why he discovered half-life (whatever half-life is).
•During Rutherford’s life time: the Panama Canal was built, the Wright brothers flew their plane, the first Olympics that contained women was held in Paris, and Ford introduced the model-T.
•Well he was not really chosen to do it. He and his partner had the skills, equipment, and the time to do the needed testing.
January 29, 2008 12:11 PM
1. What is a half-life? Why is it important to understand that concept?
2. In what additional scientific developments did Rutherford participate?
3. Give some background on Rutherford (family origins, universities where he taught, etc.)
James MosleyRutherford’s Discovery of half-life
•I would guess, that because this was written by Rutherford, he will say how, when, and why he discovered half-life (whatever half-life is).
•During Rutherford’s life time: the Panama Canal was built, the Wright brothers flew their plane, the first Olympics that contained women was held in Paris, and Ford introduced the model-T.
•Well he was not really chosen to do it. He and his partner had the skills, equipment, and the time to do the needed testing.
January 29, 2008 12:11 PM
1. What is a half-life? Why is it important to understand that concept?
2. In what additional scientific developments did Rutherford participate?
3. Give some background on Rutherford (family origins, universities where he taught, etc.)
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