Speaker
Daniele Battesimo Provenzano
(Scuola Normale Superiore)
Description
This work examines widespread misconceptions about Bernoulli's equation, both in high school and university courses, where students and instructors often overlook the assumptions required for its correct application. By analysing the most common mistakes of Italian students taking part in Physics competitions, the work highlights how errors emerge, particularly in relation to assumptions like smoothness, steady flow, and irrotationality. The consequences of violating these assumptions are explored, such as incorrect conclusions or apparent paradoxes. Special attention is given to specific examples, such as the Magnus effect and the Heron’s fountain.
| Education level | Age over 18 (excluding teacher education) |
|---|---|
| Physics topic | Other |
| Research focus | Student conceptions / Preconceptions / Misconceptions |
| Research method | Mixed method (qualitative & quantitative) |
| Organizing preference criteria | Research focus |
Author
Daniele Battesimo Provenzano
(Scuola Normale Superiore)
