Nature versus the laboratory

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Date
1957
Summary
Uses demonstrations of falling objects to explain how laboratory experiments help in understanding nature.  Discusses the work of Galileo and Newton.  Illustrates how basic laws of science are arrived at through laboratory experiments.  Relates the work of the scientist to modern technology and a changing world.  Features Dr. Gerald Holton, Professor of Physics, Harvard University.  (WGBH-TV) Kinescope.
Contributors
Philippe Lecorbeiller; Gerald Holton; WGBH-TV; Lowell Institute Cooperative Broadcasting Council
Publishers
National Educational Television; Indiana University Audio-Visual Center
Genre
Educational
Subject
Science--Experiments ; Science--Methodology.
Collection
National Educational Television
Unit
IUL Moving Image Archive
Language
English
Rights Statement
No Copyright - United States
Physical Description
1 Film (0:29:54); 16mm
Other Identifiers
IULMIA Film Database: 40000003383819; Other: GR00428904; MDPI Barcode: 40000003383819

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