Physics Education

Publications (See also Cognitive Studies of Science Learning)

In Journals

• Mashood K. K. & Singh, V. A. (2015). Rotational kinematics of a rigid body about a fixed axis: development and analysis of an
  inventory. European Journal of Physics, 36, 045020 (20pp)
• Joshi, P. K. (2014). Role of IJSO experiments in learning process. Bulletin of Indian Association of Physics Teachers, October 2014, 259.
• Pathare, S., Huli, S., Lahane, R., & Sawant, S. (2014). Low cost timer to measure the terminal velocity of the magnet falling through a conducting pipe. The Physics Teacher, 52(3), 160-163.
• Pathare, S., Huli, S., Nachane, M., Ladage, S., & Pradhan, H. (2015). Understanding thermal equilibrium through activities. Physics Education, 50(2), 146-158.
  
• Pathare S. R., Sawant S. S., Lahane R. D., Huli S. H. (2014). Low cost timer to measure the terminal velocity of the magnet falling through a conducting pipe. The Physics Teacher. 52, 160.
• Chakrabarti B. C., Pathare S. R., Huli S. H., Nachane M. N. (2013). Experimental determination of unknown masses and their positions in a mechanical black box.  Physics Education (UK). 48, 477.
• Mashood, K. K. and Singh V. (2013). Large scale studies on the transferability of general problem solving skills and the pedagogic potentials of physics. Physical Education. 48, 629-635
• Juvekar C., Jain M. & Sule A. (2012) "A Few Good Orbits" Physics Competitions, 14 (1), 50 - 59.
• Mashood K. K. and  Singh V. (2012) An inventory on rotational kinematics of a particle: Unravelling misconceptions and pitfalls in reasoning. European Journal of Physics, 33, 1301-12.

• Mashood, K. K. and Singh V. (2012) Rotational kinematics of a particle in rectilinear motion: Perceptions and pitfalls. American Journal of Physics, 80 (8), 720-723.
• Mashood, K. K. and Singh, V. (2012). Variation in angular velocity and angular acceleration of a particle in rectilinear motion, European Journal of Physics, 33, 473.

• Pathare S. R., Lahane R. D., Sawant S. S., Patil S. S. (2012). Compound pendulum. Physics Education (India), Vol.28, 3,  Article 5.  http://www.physedu.in//uploads/publication/3/79/comppend.pdf
• Pathare S. R., Lahane R. D. , Sawant S. S., Shetye J. P. (2012). Magnet solenoid interaction. Physics Education (India), Vol.28, 4, Article 5. http://www.physedu.in//uploads/publication/4/151/5_PE12-10-090.pdf
• Padalkar, S. and Ramadas, J. (2011). Designed and spontaneous gestures in elementary astronomy education, International Journal of Science Education, 33(12), pp. 1703-1739.
• Singh, V., Pathak, P., Mani, H. S. (2011). Energy and angular momentum storage in a rotating magnet, Am. J. Phys. 79 (8).
• Singh V., Pathak P., Singh S. (2011). Approximate approaches to the one dimensional finite potential well, Eur. J. Phys.32 (2011) 110.
• Singh V., Pathak P., Makhijani, R. (2011). A pedagogical Study of Cooling of a Granular Gas, Resonance, November.
• Singh, V. (2011). Sifting the Grain from the Chaff:The Concept Inventory as a Probe of Physics Understanding. Physics News Special Edition on PER, 20-32.

• Pathare, S. R. and Pradhan, H. C.  (2010). Students' misconceptions about heat transfer mechanisms and elementary kinetic theory, Physics Education (UK), 45, 629.

• Pathare, S. R., Lahane, R. D., Sawant S. S. and Patil, C. C.  (2010). Power loss from hot tungsten filament, Physics Education (India), 27 (2), 111.

• Patkar, S. and Jain, S.  (2010). A non-Hermitian circular billiard. Physics Letters A, 374 (34) 3396-3399.

• Pradhan, H. C. and Khaparde, R. B.  (2010). Fourier analysis using an open camp filter. Physics Education (India), 27 (3). 

• Ravi H., and Khaparde, R. B.  (2010) Understanding DC motors through experiments. Resonance, 15 (6), 561-572.

• Bandyopadhyay, A. and Kumar, A. (2010).  Probing students’ understanding of some conceptual themes in general relativity. Physical Review Special Topics: Physics Education Research , 6 (2), 020104-1 to 020104-14.

• Bandyopadhyay, A. and Kumar, A. (2010). Probing students' ideas of the principle of equivalence. European Journal of Physics, 32 (1), 139-159.

• Bandyopadhyay, A. and Kumar, A. (2010). Students' notions regarding 'covariance' of a physical theory. European Journal of Physics, 31 (6), 1391 – 1413.

• Bandyopadhyay A. (2009). Students' ideas of the meaning of the relativity principle, European Journal of Physics, 30, 1239-1256.

• Khaparde R. B. and Pradhan H. C. (2010).  An experiment on equipotential curves, Physics Education (India), 27(1), 27-38.

• Pathare S. R., Lahane R. D., Upadhyay M. K. (2009). Coefficient of linear thermal expansion, Physics Education (India), 26 (2), pp.135.
• Pathare, S. R., Lahane, R. D., Sawant S. S. and Patil, C. C. (2010). Power loss from hot tungsten filament, Physics Education (India), 27 (2), 111.
• Pradhan, H. C. and Khaparde, R. B. (2010). Fourier analysis using an open camp filter, Physics Education (India), 27 (3).

• Pradhan, H. C. and Mody A. K. (2009).  Supplementary programme for capacity building of physics undergraduate students, Physics Education (India), 26 (2), p.93.

• Pradhan, H. C. and Mody A. K. (2009).  Constructivism applied to physics teaching for capacity building of undergraduate students, University News, 47(21), May 25-31, p.4 .

• Pradhan, H. C. and Mody A.K. (2009). Physics teaching and learning through problems, IAPT bulletin, p.323 December. 
  

• Pradhan, H. C. (2009). Exploring the relationship between mathematical and social sciences, Bharatiya Samajik Chintan, A quarterly Journal of Indian Academy of Social Sciences, VII (4), p.250.

• Mahajan R., Pathak P., Raorane R., and Singh V. A. (2009). The Landau theory of phase transitions: A mechanical analog, Resonance.

• Singh V. A., Pathak P., and Panday P. (2009). An Entropic measure for the teaching – learning process, Physica A 388 4453-4458. (http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378437109005986)

• Khaparde R. B. and Pradhan H. C. (2009). An Experiment on the Formation of Rainbows, Physics Education (India), 26(1), 65-76.
• Subramaniam, K. & Padalkar, S. (2009). Visualisation and reasoning in explaining the phases of the moon. International Journal of Science Education, Vol 31(3), Special Issue on "Visual and Spatial Modes in Science Learning". pp. 395-417.

• Khaparde R. B. and Pradhan H. C. (2008). Electromagnetic Damping of a Rotating Disc, Physics Education (India),  25(3), 193–204.
• Padalkar, S. and Ramadas, J. (2008) Modeling the round earth through diagrams. Astronomy Education Review, 6 (2), 54-74. http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2007018 

• Pathare, S. R., Desai, D. A., Mishra, A. K., and Dighe, C. S. (2008). Study of Junction Diode Parameters of IRLED, Physics Education (India), p.119.

• Pradhan, H. C., Panse, S. V., and Rajwade M.R. (2008). Probing Students’ Knowledge Organization, Physics Education (India), 25, 219.

• Khaparde R. B. and Puthiyadan, S. (2007). Efficiency of a Light Emitting Diode, Physics Education (India), 23(4), 291–298.

• Khaparde R. B., Puthiyadan S. and Pradhan H. C. (2007). Reflection of Polarized Light, Physics Education (India), 24(4), 289–299.
• Pathare S.R., Chopade S.C. and Jindal P.  (2007). Magnetic Black Box, Prayas, 2 (6).
• Pathare S.R., Shaker A.M., Mishra A.K. and Dighe C.S. (2007). Coupled Torsion Pendulum, Physics Education (India), 24 (3).

• Kumar A. (2006). Newton's Contributions to Physics. Resonance. December. 
• Pathare S. R., Chopade S. C. (2005). Variable Frequency Acoustic Band Stop Filter, Lab Experiments, Vol.5, No.1, pp. 33 – 39.
• Pathare, S. R. and  Pradhan, H. C. (2005). Students alternative conceptions in Pressure, Heat and Temperature, Physics Education, (India), pp. 213.
• Singh, V. A., Khaparde R., and Pathare, S. (2005). The Mechanical Black Box: A Challenge from the 35^th International Physics Olympiad,Resonance, Vol.- 10, No. 4, pp. 75 – 82.
• Barve S., Kumar A. (2003). Work-energy theorem in non-inertial frames: Physics Education (India), 19, 133.

• Khaparde R. B.,  Pradhan H. C. (2002). Procedural Understanding: A Neglected Aspect of Physics Laboratory Training, Physics Education (India), 19 (2), 147–154.

• Kumar, A. and Barve, S. (2002). Work-Energy Theorem in Non-Inertial Frames, Physics Education (India).
• Khaparde R. B.,  Pradhan H. C. (2001). Physics Laboratory Training: Historical Overview, Physics Education (India),18 (3+4), 229–234.
• Mohapatra, J. K. and Pradhan, H. C. (2001). Towards a Taxonomy of Expected Functional Abilities of a Postgraduate Teacher in Physics, Journal of Indian Education.
• Bhattacharjee D., Khaparde R. B. and Pradhan H. C. (1999). An Experiment-cum- Demonstration with a Magnetic Circuit, Physics Education, (India), 16 (3), 251–262.

• Kumar A. (1999). Pitfalls in Elementary Physics:  Light : Resonance. 
• Pradhan, H. C. (1999). The 29th International Physics Olympiad- A Report, Physics Education (India), p. 167.
• Kumar A. (1998). Pitfalls in Elementary Physics:  Work and Energy : Resonance. 

• Kumar A. (1998). Pitfalls in Elementary Physics:  Newtonian Relativity : Resonance. 

• Kumar A. (1997). Pitfalls in Elementary Physics :Velocity, Acceleration and Force : Resonance.

• Khaparde R. B., Meera B. N. and Pradhan H. C. (1997). Study of Stationary Longitudinal Oscillations on a Soft Spring, Physics Education (India), 14 (1), 13–19.

• Khaparde R. B., Meera B. N. and Pradhan H. C. (1997). An Inexpensive Technique of Interfacing Photogates with Digital Stop-clocks and Its Applications, Physics Education (India). 14 (2), 131–138

• Ramadas, J., Barve, S. and Kumar, A. (1996). Alternative Conceptions in Galilean Relativity (III): Inertial and Non-inertial Frames. International Journal of Science Education, 18 (5), 611-26.
• Ramadas, J., Barve, S. and Kumar, A. (1996).  Alternative Conceptions in Galilean Relativity (II): Distance, Time, Energy and Laws. International Journal of Science Education, 18 (4), 463-78.

• Panse, S., Ramadas, J. and Kumar, A. (1994).  Alternative Conceptions in Galilean Relativity (I): Frames of Reference, International Journal of Science Education, 16 (1), 63-82.

• Kumar A. (1987). "Homi Bhabha Study Circle": An experiment in tertiary physics education, Physics Education, (India), 4. 
  
• Ramadas J. (1982) Use of Ray Diagrams in Optics, School Science, XX, 10-17.

Ph. D. Theses 

• Bandyopadhyay, A. (2011). Cognitive Studies in Relativity. Ph. D. Thesis, TIFR Deemed University, Mumbai.  
• Padalkar S. (2011). Spatial Cognition and Visualization in Elementary Astronomy Education. Ph. D. Thesis, TIFR Deemed University, Mumbai. (For Publications see Cognitive Studies of Science Learning)
• Khaparde, R. B. (2001). Development of Innovative Experimental Problems and Demonstrations in Physics with Suitable Instructional Strategy for Them and Investigating Their Effectiveness in Laboratory Training. Ph. D. Thesis, HBCSE, TIFR, (Submitted to the University of Mumbai), Mumbai.

Books

• Natarajan, C. & Kumar, A. (2014). Atom and development (V. D. Lale, Marathi Trans.). Mumbai: HBCSE
  
• Sule, A. (2014). A problem book in astronomy and astrophysics. Romania: Cygnus Publishing House
  
• V. A. Singh and Praveen Pathak (2013). Indian National Physics Olympiad Theory  Problems and Solutions (2006-2009), HBCSE Publications, Mumbai – 88 (2008) , (Fifth Edition, January).

• Vijay Singh (2012). Brochure: National Olympiad Programme in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Astronomy and Junior Science, Mumbai: HBCSE.
• Vijay A. Singh and Praveen Pathak (2013). Indian National Physics Olympiad Theory Problems And Solutions (2006-2009), HBCSE Publications, Mumbai – 88 (2008), (Fifth Edition, January)
• Sule A., Ghaisas A. and Vahia M. (2012). Question papers of Indian National  Astronomy Olympiad (1999 – 2008), Manovikas Prakashan.
• Aniket Sule, Anand Ghaisas, M. N. Vahia (2013). (compiled) Question Papers of Indian National Astronomy Olympiad (1999 – 2008) Manovikas Prakashan.
• Khaparde R. B. and Pradhan H. C. (2009)  Penram International Publishing (India) Pvt. Ltd. Training in Experimental Physics Through Demonstrations and Problems,
• Singh V. A. and Pathak P. (2009). Indian National Physics Olympiad - Theory Problems and Solutions (2006 – 2009). Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education, Mumbai.
• Singh V. A. and Pathare S. R. (2008). Indian National Physics Olympiad - Theory Problems (1998 - 2005). Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education, Mumbai.   
• Kumar A., and Natarajan, C. (2003). Atoms and Development, Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education, Mumbai.   
• Kumar A. and Barve C. (2002), How and Why in Basic Mechanics, Universities Press, India.
• Khaparde R. B. and Pradhan H. C. (2001). Manual of a Course on Innovative Experimental Problems and Demonstrations in Physics, Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education, Mumbai.
• Kumar A. (1996) Chaos, Fractals and Self-organization, National Book Trust, New Delhi.    
• Kumar A. and Barve S. A, (1993). How and Why In Physics,  Vol. 1: Kinematics,Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education, Mumbai.
• Kumar A. and Barve S. A, (1993). How and Why In Physics,  Vol. 2: Dynamics, Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education, Mumbai.
• Kumar A. and Barve S. A, (1993). How and Why In Physics,  Vol. 3: Systems of Particles, Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education, Mumbai.
• Pradhan H.C., Dixit, N. D. and Patel, S. B. (1976) A Text Book of Physics, Orient Longman Ltd., Bombay. (a text book approved b the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary Education for Std XII (Science).
  

Special Issues  

• Kumar,  A.,  Guest Editor (2011), Physics News: Bulletin of Indian Physics Association, No. 4, Vol. 41, October 2011.
  

In Proceedings 

• Khaparde, R. B. (2014). It is never too late to introduce procedural understanding: A case of Physics laboratory course for undergraduate students. In L. Dvořák & V. Koudelková (Eds.), Proceedings of ICPE- EPEC 2013: The International Conference on Physics Education (pp. 736-741). Prague: Matfyzpress.
• Pathare, S. R., Huli S., Ladage S., & Pradhan H. C. (2014). Students’ understanding of first law of thermodynamics. Conference booklet of GIREP-MPTL International Conference, July 7-12, 2014 (pp 330-331). University of Palermo, Italy.
  
• Khaparde, R. B. (2014). It is never too late to introduce procedural understanding: A case of physics laboratory course for undergraduate students, ICPE-EPEC 2013 Proceedings, pp. 736-741.
• Khaparde, R. B. (2013). A comprehensive assessment strategy for physics laboratory courses. In Proceedings of the World Conference on Physics Education (WCPE) –  2012 (pp.123-128). Istanbul, Turkey, ISBN 978-605-364-658-7, Pegem Akademi.
• Khaparde, R. B. (2013). A Novel Approach to Encourage Students’ Independent Thinking. In Physics Laboratory, Proceedings of the World Conference on Physics Education (WCPE) – 2012 (pp.1003-1009). Istanbul, Turkey, ISBN 978-605-364-658-7, Pegem Akademi.
• Mashood, K. K., & Singh, V. A. (2013). Evaluation of the inventory on rotational kinematics. Foundations and Frontiers of Physics Education Research (FFPER)  Conference, 17–21
• Mashood K. K. and Singh, V. (2013).  Development of a concept inventory in rotational kinematics: Initial phases and some methodological concerns. In Nagarjuna, Arvind & E Sam (Eds.) Proceedings of epiSTEME 5 -- International Conference to Review Research on Science, Technology and Mathematics Education, India: Cinnamonteal.
  
• Mashood K. K. and Singh, V. (2012). An Inventory on Angular Velocity of a Particle, In F. Tasar (Ed.), Book of Abstracts, World Conference on Physics Education, (WCPE), July 1-6, Istanbul, Turkey.
• Padalkar, S. & Ramadas, J. (2011). Using diagrams as an effective pedagogic tool in elementary astronomy. In Chunawala, S. and Kharatmal, M. (Eds.) Proceedings of epiSTEME-4 Conference, Mumbai, India, Jan 5-9, 2011, pp. 159-164.
• Pathare, S. & Pradhan, H. C. (2011). Students' Understanding of Thermal Equilibrium. In S. Chunawala & M. Kharatmal (Eds.) Proceedings of epiSTEME 4 -- International Conference to Review Research on Science, Technology and Mathematics Education, p. 144-149. India: Macmillan.

• Khaparde, R. B. (2010) Need for Initiatives to Promote Procedural Understanding in Physics among School Teachers, AIP Conference Proceedings of the ICPE 2009, 1263, pp. 51-54.
• Padalkar, S. and Ramadas, J. (2009). An Indigenous Approach to Elementary Astronomy - How Cognitive Research can Help, K. Subramaniam and A. Mazumdar (Eds.) Proceedings of Conference epiSTEME-3, Mumbai, India, 5-9 Jan 2009, pp. 69-75.

• Pathare S. R., Lahane R. D., (2009) Understanding thermal equilibrium through hands on activities, Proceedings of 6^th International Conference on Hands on Science - 2009 at Ahmedabad, Pg.343.

• Sule, A. (2009) Visualising star tracks in the sky, poster in Special Session 4, 27^th IAU General Assembly.
• Mashood K. K. (2009), Historico -critical analysis of the concept of mass: From antiquity to Newton, In Subramaniam, K., & Mazumdar, A. (Eds.), Proceedings of Conference epiSTEME-3, Mumbai, India, 5-9 Jan., 33-37.
• Padalkar, S. and Ramadas, J. (2008) Indian students’ understanding of astronomy. In Electronic Proceedings of the Conference of Asian Science Education (CASE 2008), Kaohsiung, Taiwan, February 2008.
• Padalkar, S. and Subramaniam, K. (2007) Reasoning processes underlying the explanation of the phases of the moon, Proceedings of Episteme-2, 121-125.

• Singh, V.  Pathak P. (2007) The role of friction in rolling bodies: testing students' conceptions, evaluating educational systems and testing the test, Proceedings of the International conference to Review Research in Science, Technology and Mathematics Education (Episteme 2) conference, Feb. 12-15, HBCSE, Mumbai.

Technical Reports

• Khaparde, R. (2007) Physics Laboratory Course (PL 101) Manual, (Prepared for NISER, Bhubaneswar / UM-DAE-CBS, Mumbai).
• Kumar, A. (1999). Physics Education in India, IUPAP Status Report on Physics in India.
• Ramadas, J. (1989) Children Talk About Motion, Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education, Bombay.
• Ramadas, J. & Driver, R. (1989). Aspects of Secondary Students' Ideas about Light, Centre for Studies in Science and Maths Education, University of Leeds.

Lecture Notes