Start Over Date 1958

711. Elementary particles (29:26)

Alternative title:
Physics for the atomic age
Date:
1958
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Summary:
A list of the known elementary atomic particles will be presented and along with them their various properties, mass, charge, and spin. Theoretical considerations of these various particles and the...

712. Composition of velocities (27:56)

Date:
1958
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Methods for finding the resultant motion of a body moving with two velocities simultaneously are presented. Boat and plane models are used to illustrate the basic principles of simultaneous velocit...

713. Work and energy (29:29)

Date:
1958
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The principle of work is introduced and the different systems of units commonly used for measuring work done are compared. Potential energy and kinetic energy are defined, and visual aids are used ...

714. Volumes of pyramids, cones, and spheres (17:12)

Date:
1958
Main contributors:
Falcon Films; E. H. C. Hildebrandt; Robert Pruitt
Summary:
Uses a combination of animation and live-action photography to logically develop the formulas for determining the volume of pyramids, cones, and spheres. After reviewing the formulas for the volume...

715. Art of metal sculpture (22:10)

Date:
1958
Summary:
Follows Tom McClure as he designs and constructs a large metal sculpture to be permanently displayed at a large shopping center. Shows the creative tools employed by the artist, including a weldin...

716. The living stone (32:48)

Date:
1958
Summary:
Portrays the life of the Eskimos living in northeastern Canada, whose lives have been only slightly touched by civilization with emphasis on the technique and meaning in their stones sculptures. De...

717. Carrot nose (07:22)

Date:
1958
Summary:
Tells the story of several children who build a snowman and give him a personality of his own. They use a carrot for his nose, but during the night someone steals the "carrot nose" and to discover ...

718. Viewing the supernatural (29:25)

Date:
1958
Summary:
Uses dance routines and originally scored music to portray cultural differences in solving problems through religion. Emphasizes religious motivation, leadership, rituals, and supernatural controls...

719. How big is an atom? (29:30)

Alternative title:
How big are atoms?; Atom
Date:
1958
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Summary:
Establishes the realness of atoms by showing that they have a definite and understandable size in relation to the visible world. Reviews various determinations of the size of atoms. Discusses some ...

720. 1958 All-Star Baseball Game: American League vs National League (2:32:13)

Date:
July 8, 1958
Main contributors:
Allen, Mel, 1913-1996; Helfer, Al; Wynn, Early
Summary:
1958 All-Star Baseball Game: American League - 4; National League - 3; Game played at Memorial Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland; Disc 1 1. Pre Game 2. First Inning 3. Second Inning 4. Third Inning ...