Science Snacks: fluid | Exploratorium

Science activity to demonstrate the Magnus effect by launching cups with rubber bands

Curveball Demonstrator

Give flight a spin with the Magnus effect.

Science activity that examines fluid pressure, force, mechanical work, and biomechanics

You’ll feel the pressure to do some heavy lifting.

Science activity to explore hydraulics with a pair of dueling syringes

Hydraulic Battle

Plunge into hydraulics with a pair of dueling syringes.

Science activity that visualizes convection cells

Pie-Pan Convection

Visualize the spectacular fluid motion of convection cells.

Science activity to see how water levels change with temperature.

How does water volume change with temperature?

Science activity that demonstrates Bernoulli’s principle by blowing between two empty cans

Blowing between cans makes them roll in mind-blowing ways.