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Buoyancy
Lighter Than Air Vehicles
Learn about history and workings of lighter than air vehicles.
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Lighter Than Air Vehicles
Kaitlyn Hall
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Naval Architect
I design ships for a variety of purposes.
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Kaitlyn Hall
Marty Robitaille
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Hovercraft Captain
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Marty Robitaille
How can we make a paddle boat?
Make and test a model paddle boat and learn about potential and kinetic energy.
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How can we make a paddle boat?
Physics Videos
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Physics Videos
Lava Lamps
Lava lamps are very interesting to look at. But they are also interesting examples of buoyancy, heat transfer and solubility!
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Lava Lamps
The Physics of Surfing
Learn about the history of surfboards, and how different materials and designs over the years affected the physics at work in surfing.
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The Physics of Surfing
How do scuba divers sink?
It’s not easy to dive deep underwater. How do divers get down deep? Learn how scuba divers manipulate density to move up and down in this hands on activity.
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How do scuba divers sink?
How much of an iceberg is on top of water?
In this hands on activity find out just how much of an iceberg is below the surface. It might surprise you!
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How much of an iceberg is on top of water?
Why do raisins dance in soda pop?
Let them bop ‘til they drop! What causes these raisins to reach new heights in this hands on activity?
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Why do raisins dance in soda pop?
What causes ocean currents?
Create a model of ocean currents and learn how currents are formed.
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What causes ocean currents?
How can I make an egg float?
In this challenge activity find out if you can get an egg to float. Learn how the density of matter affects the buoyancy of objects.
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How can I make an egg float?
Is it possible to change water into cola?
Explore the concept of displacement of fluids in this hands on activity.
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Is it possible to change water into cola?
What is your weight on another planet?
Do you weigh the same on Jupiter as you do on Earth? Learn to calculate your weight on a different planet.
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What is your weight on another planet?
How can I engineer a raft so that it holds the most weight?
Explore the forces of gravity and buoyancy while designing a raft to hold the most weight possible.
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How can I engineer a raft so that it holds the most weight?
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