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A large, iridescent sphere on a circular arrangement of wooden benches.

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This giant balloon bends sound waves just as a lens bends light.

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Exhibit Phenomena

Aberration: Spherical

Exhibit Keywords

Subject

5697, 5731, 5693, 5721, 5723

Physics
- Sound
- Waves
Perception
- Listening and Hearing

Focused Conversation

This giant balloon bends sound waves just as a lens bends light.

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