Exhibition highlights
Ski Simulator
Challenge a friend on an Olympic style ski run.
Horsepower Bike
Guests explore the mathematics of horsepower by pedaling a stationary bicycle for two at over 200 miles per hour.
Penny Stopper
Guests explore the effects of instantaneous deceleration by injecting their coin into a stream of high velocity air. The air smashes the coin against a steel cylinder. The altered coin is then returned to its owner.
Stop Motion Anime
Guests capture digital images of their props and make their own movie. Stop motion techniques mimic real motion best when the animator understands the simple relationship between distance and time.
Build Your Own Car
Guests build cars out of Legos®. Choices about weight distribution and tire size make a big difference when the cars race against one another on an inclined track.
Spin Your Wheels
Compete with model dragsters to cross the finish line first. The start of the race is the key. How fast can the driver accelerate without losing traction? The successful driver will have discovered the importance of static friction.
Speed of Thought
When the lights suddenly turn red and start the clock, how quickly can the guests respond and stop the clock? The speed of thought, though very fast, is significantly slower than the speed of light.
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