Books
All books authored by Dr. Meyer and various expert co-authors, available for purchase on Amazon.
Problem Solving Guide for Mechanics and Thermodynamics
Edwin F. Meyer & Meridith Witt
Exam 1
1.) A person in a hot air balloon…
Problem Solving with Infinite Series
Edwin F. Meyer co-authored by Dr. Brandon Shipley
Guide to Teaching Puzzle-Based Learning
Edwin F Meyer Coauthored with Zbigniew Michalewicz, Nickolas Falkner and Raja Sooriamurthi.
Probably a Good Book - Probability for Everyday People
Edwin F. Meyer & Joseph R. Luchsinger
Naked Physics - Thinking Problems for Everyday People.
Edwin F. Meyer & Joseph R. Luchsinger
[33]
When a metal rod is heated, it gets longer and slightly thicker because the atoms in the metal vibrate with the larger amplitude. That is, the atoms simply get a little farther apart from each other, on the average. Scientists call this phenomenon “thermal expansion.” Is is the reason engineers include gaps in the railroad tracks and bridge decks – they have to leave space for thermal expansion and hot days. With that in mind, consider a metal disc with a hole in its center (like a washer). If the holed disc is heated does the hole
a) get smaller?
b) Stay the same size?
c) Get larger?
The Gedanken Institute Book of Puzzles
Edwin F. Meyer & Joseph R. Luchsinger
[30]
Using on cut divide the shape into two pieces of equal size and shape. Orientation can be changed.
