The heuristics of representation in science: the mechanisms and mathematical principles in physics of Descartes and Fermat
The objective of this article, which is part of the research program developed by the authors on the role of representation in science and science education, is to highlight the use of mechanisms and mathematical principles as representational heuristics of physical phenomena. They have been used by...
Main Authors: | Cássio C. Laranjeiras, Jojomar L. da Silva, J.R.N. Chiappin |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | Portuguese |
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Sociedade Brasileira de Física
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Series: | Revista Brasileira de Ensino de Física |
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Online Access: | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1806-11172017000400702&lng=en&tlng=en |
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