PIRA Classification Scheme
"PIRA" stands for the Physics Instructional Resource Association, partially supported by the American Association of Physics Teachers. Join the [http://www.aapt.org AAPT!]
The goal of the PIRA Demonstration Classification Scheme was created to provide a logical organization and universally inclusive unique number to every lecture demonstration nation wide. The structure of the classification system is as follows:
Example: 1D60.10.a Howitzer and Tunnel (another name, Ballistic Cart and Bridge) |
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Area |
(mechanics) |
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Topic |
(motion in two dimensions) |
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60 |
Concept |
(projectile motion) |
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.10 |
Demonstration |
(Howitzer and Tunnel) |
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For more info Click [http://physicslearning.colorado.edu/PiraHome/dcs/PIRADCS.html DCS] |
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Duplication |
UW-Madison addition for multiple units, (a, b, c, ...) |
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(links will become active as demonstrations are catalogued)
1. Mechanics (ME)
1A-[:Measurement:Measurement] |
1C-[:MotionIn1D:Motion in One Dimension] |
1D-[:MotionIn2D:Motion in Two Dimensions] |
1E-[:RelativeMotion:Relative Motion] |
1F-[:Newtons1STLaw:Newton's First Law] |
1G-[:Newtons2NDLaw:Newton's Second Law] |
1H-[:Newtons3RDLaw:Newton's Third Law] |
1J-[:RigidBodies:Statistics of Rigid Bodies] |
1K-[:AppNewtonsLaws:Applications of Newton's Laws] |
1L-[:Gravity:Gravity] |
1M-[:WorkEnergy:Work and Energy] |
1N-[:Linear_Momentum: Linear Momentum] |
1Q-[:RotationalDynamics:Rotational Dynamics] |
1R-[:PropertiesOfMatter:Properties of Matter] |
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[:MEEquipmentList: ME-Equipment List] |
2. Fluid Mechanics (FM)
2A-[:SurfaceTension:Surface Tension] |
2B-[:StaticsOfFluids:Statics of Fluids] |
2C-[:DynamicsOfFluids:Dynamics of Fluids] |
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3. Waves and Sound (WS)
3A-[:Oscillations:Oscillations] |
3B-[:WaveMotion:Wave Motion] |
3C-[:Acoustics:Acoustics] |
3D-[:Instruments:Instruments] |
3E-[:SoundReproduction:Sound Reproduction] |
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4.Thermodynamics (TD)
4A-[:ThermalProperties:Thermal Properties of Matter] |
4B-[:FirstLaw:Heat and the First Law] |
4C-[:ChangeofState:Change of State] |
4D-[:KineticTheory:Kinetic Theory] |
4E-[:GasLaw:Gas Law] |
4F-[:SecondLaw:Entropy and the Second Law] |
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5. Electricity and Magnetism (EM)
5A-[:Electrostatics:Electrostatics] |
5B-[:ElectricFieldsAndPotential:Electric Fields and Potential] |
5C-[:Capacitance:Capacitance] |
5D-Resistance |
5E-Electromotive Force and Current |
5F-DC Circuits |
5G-Magnetic Materials |
5H-Magnetic Fields and Forces |
5J-Inductance |
5K-Electromagnetic Induction |
5L-AC Circuits |
5M-Semiconductors and Tubes |
5N-Electromagnetic Radiation |
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[:EMEquipmentList: EM-Equipment List] |
6. Optics (OP)
6A-Geometrical Optics |
6B-Photometry |
6C-Diffraction |
6D-Interference |
6E-Interference |
6F-Color |
6H-Polarization |
6J-The Eye |
6Q-Modern Optics |
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7. Modern Physics (MP)
7A-Quantum Effects |
7B-Atomic Physics |
7D-[:NuclearPhysics: Nuclear Physics] |
7E-Elementary Particles |
7F-Relativity |
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8. Astronomy
8A-Planetary Astronomy |
8B-Stellar Astronomy |
8C-Cosmology |
9. Equipment
9A-Support Systems |
9B-Electronic |
9C-Mechanical |
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