Category: Physics & Mathematics

With Pendulum Snake exhibit, visitors lift the handle to start the row of pendulums swinging, and then watch as they move in and out of a repeating series of mesmerizing patterns. https://sebaexhibits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Pendulum-Snake.mp4

In Galileo’s Law exhibit, visitors observe how Galileo’s law work which cleary presents rate of fall (object’s acceleration) is independent of its mass/weight.

Spinning Turntable exhibit is a collaborative group activity that is particularly good at encouraging inter-generational interactions and conversation. The exhibit provides an open-ended platform for experimenting with rotational forces, momentum and the nature of orbits. Rings and disks are great for exploring gyroscopic forces; balls are good for visualizing orbits; and paper and pencils demonstrate…
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Newton’s Pendulum exhibit demonstrates conservation of momentum and energy via a series of swinging spheres. When one on the end is lifted and released, it strikes the stationary spheres; a force is transmitted through the stationary spheres and pushes the last one upward.

With the Lift Yourself exhibit, visitors experience how the mechanical advantage of ropes and pulleys allow them to lift their own weight. Lift ratios range from 3:1 to 8:1. Carriage is controlled to provide a slow, smooth descent.

Ball Machine is an iconic exhibit that visitors interact with balls travelling on long rails.

With Ball Wall exhibit, visitors initiate the long and interesting journey of the balls in a complex system along with long tracks.

Catenary Arch exhibit provides visitors the opportunity to build their very own structure that is strong enough to support incredible weight.

Bernoulli Blower exhibit illustrates Bernoulli’s Principle. Visitors observe how air moving at high speed has lower pressure than still air. Upward force from the air stream keeps the ball aloft. The air blowing around the ball creates a pocket of low pressure. When the ball moves to the side of the pocket, the higher pressure…
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Foucault Pendulum exhibit moves with the Earth and the Earth turns underneath the pendulum and appears to change direction throughout the day, an effect caused by the Earth’s rotation. In the morning, the venue starts the pendulum swinging in a predeterminde direction. During the day, the pendulum knocks down a peg every 20-25 minutes, making…
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With Coriolis Effect exhibit, visitors observe how the Coriolis force works by rotating the sphere.

With Pythagoras Wheel exhibit, visitors rotate a wheel to allow fluid to flow between squares made from the sides of a right angle triangle.

With this Magnetic Crane exhibit, visitors gain an appreciation about how an electromagnetic crane can be used to separate ferrous from nonferrous material. This is a table top sized activity which has a model crane with an electromagnet. Visitors can move the crane arm, raise and lower the electromagnet as well as turn the electromagnet…
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With Kugel Fountain exhibit, visitors experience rotating a giant rock ball using only their fingers thanks to water pressure.

With Tabletop Lever exhibit, visitors try to balance the lever on the table by placing weights on it.

High-wire Bike is an iconic exhibit where the concept of the center of gravity is introduced experientially. Using this bike, virtually anybody can be a stunt person, using the power of science.

Speed Track exhibit includes three components that work together to provide opportunities for children to practice important STEAM elements of inquiry, testing, tinkering, observing, and measuring and to share their theories. Visitors get to design and build a vehicle at multiple workstations. They can then race it on the track where speed and acceleration will…
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Visitors can lift a vehicle by using the ropes hanging from the Huge Lever exhibit.

With colorful and sturdy gears provided, visitors create their own challenges while learning about the power and function of simple machines in an open-ended and playful way.

Visitors experience lying down on a bed of nails. With more than 1,000 nails, each nail supports only a fraction of their weight so the nails won’t hurt them. https://sebaexhibits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/McWane-Science-Center-Behind-The-Exhibit_-The-Bed-of-Nails.mp4