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Light

Science activity that demonstrates how some light sources flash on and off many times a second
Bronx-Cheer Bulb

Give a light source the raspberry and watch it wiggle.

Science activity that demonstrates wave interference
On the Fringe (formerly Bridge Light)

Air trapped between two pieces of clear plastic produces rainbow-colored interference patterns.

Science activity demonstrating light polarization and stress patterns
Bone Stress

Polarized light reveals stress patterns in clear plastic.

Science activity demonstrating the phenomenon of light scattering
Blue Sky

Discover why the sky is blue and the sunset is red.

Anti-Gravity Mirror

Learn how to fly with this neat mirror trick.

Science activity that demonstrates lateral inhibition in perception of boundaries
Gray Step

Without a boundary, it’s hard to distinguish different shades of gray.

Science activity demonstrating paths of light reflection
Corner Reflector

See yourself as others see you.

Science activity that demonstrates the afterimage phenomenon
Afterimage

A flash of light leaves a lingering image.

Science activity that explores the relationship between filament and flashlight bulb
Sensitive Filament

Use your breath to make a visible change in an electric circuit.

Science activity that explores audio signal transmission
Modulated LED

Listen to a beam of light.

Science activity that demonstrates luminescence and flourescence
Glow Up

Different kinds of light can be used to study life.

Science activity that demonstrates a simple wind generator
Light Wind

Build a simple wind generator.

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