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Physics Over the Sink: Water Glass Magic
American Physical SocietyAdd to list DetailsIn this simple demonstration, learners investigate the properties of air pressure. Learners place an index card on top of a glass full of water, then invert the glass. The surface tension of the...
Physics in a Glass: Reversing Arrows
American Physical SocietyAdd to list DetailsIn this simple activity, learners investigate refraction by placing a picture of an arrow behind a glass of water. Learners may be surprised when a left-pointing arrow is reversed when viewed...
Physics in the Sky: Physics on a Plane
American Physical SocietyAdd to list DetailsOn an airplane trip, learners have an opportunity to investigate the properties of air pressure at different altitudes. When the plane is at cruising altitude, learners open and cap a empty...
Physics in the Kitchen: Sink or Swim Soda
American Physical SocietyAdd to list DetailsIn the kitchen, learners can perform their own density investigation. Diet soda and regular soda differ in their sweeteners, and this makes a difference in whether a can of each will float or sink...
Physics in the Toy Room: Toppling Towers
American Physical SocietyAdd to list DetailsIn this physics activity, learners use square blocks to explore how towers fall. Learners attach a piece of string to the side of a block and then construct a tall tower on top of this base block....