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Balancing Ball

Levitating on an invisible stream of air, a beach ball seems to defy gravity. If you try to pull the ball out, you can feel a force pulling it back in—the same force that keeps an airplane in flight.

Where: Ray and Dagmar Dolby Atrium

Chaotic Pendulum

When you set these pendulums swinging, the motion of each one affects the others.

Where: Crossroads: Getting Started

Voussoir Arch Bridge

Discover the strength of an arch by building a bridge.

Where: Gallery 5: Outdoor Exhibits

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