Gas Pressure
A steam engine model to show the inner workings of a steam driven piston. Visitors operate a pump to pressurise the system which moves a …
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investigate…
Portable exhibits for open ended investigation. Designed to take the science centre experience on the road to reach more people. Stacks for storage and travel …
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Future Fuel
Portable hydrogen powered ball launcher. Electrolise hydrogen and oxygen from water, then ignite it to launch a ball. Hands on science complete with explosions! Stacks …
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Under Pressure
Pressurise the chamber then release the air to launch a ping pong ball. Stacks for storage and travel and forms part of the ‘investigate’ travelling …
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Food Fuel
How much energy do you need for your day? How much energy is in the food you eat? Construct your day using typical activities, how …
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Spin it
Spin the flywheel then feel the forces. The massive flywheel and spinning mechanism is safely contained but is still very ‘hands-on’. Hand crank powered with …
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Pump it up
Pump water into the raised chamber then release it so it flows through a nozzle and turns the water wheel. Change the height of the …
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Store it
Generate electrical energy and store it in a giant capacitor or use it to light lamps. Choose different lamps and see what happens to the …
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