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Water Spinner

Water Spinner is a clear, rectangular tank filled with colored water on a spinning pedestal. When the tank is spinning, the surface of the spinning water forms a curved shape called a parabola. Water Spinner shows the formation of parabolic shapes in nature and helps demonstrate centrifugal force.


exhibit specs
30"dia X 40"h
120 lbs.

 
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