Science Snacks: exhibit based | Exploratorium

Science activity that demonstrates resonance in a pendulum

Coupled Resonant Pendulums

Two pendulums influence each other’s motion to create Intriguing patterns.

Science activity that demonstrates resonance in pendulums

Coupled Resonant Pendulums 2

Resonance can cause two pendulums to swing in identical cycles.

Science activity that demonstrates the Curie point phenomenon

When a piece of iron gets too hot, it loses its attraction to a magnet.

Cylindrical Mirror

See yourself as others see you in this cylindrical mirror.

Science activity that demonstrates adaptation in visual perception

What happens when you get off the merry-go-round?

$Science activity that demonstrates diffraction using a candle or flashlight bulb and two pencils$

Demonstrate diffraction using a candle and two pencils.

Science activity that demonstrates perception of camouflage and movement

Disappearing Act

If you want to stay hidden, you'd better stay still.

$Science activity that demonstrates the index of refraction$

Disappearing Glass Rods

You can make glass objects disappear.

Science activity that demonstrates neuroplasticity

Distortion Goggles

Distort your vision and see what your brain learns.

Science activity that demonstrates linear and rotational kinetic energy

Two cylinders that look the same may roll downhill at different rates.

Science activity that uses a pendulum and a marker to create beautiful designs

A pendulum moving in two directions creates beautiful designs.

Viscous liquids create a mesmerizing light display.