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Some
of our most popular activities
are in the Throwing Things exhibit. In this area, you can investigate
many different ways to transfer energy.
Try using pressurized air in the Air Cannon or the Bottle
Rocket.Tennis balls will be flying everywhere as you explore potential
and kenetic energy within this very dynamic exhibit. How about using
counter weights in the
Trebuchet? Maybe even your own arm in the pitching
cage! Which exhibit can move a tennis ball the fastest with
the least amount of effort on your part?
Left, two young scientists
use teamwork to transfer energy to the Bottle Rocket.
3 ... 2 ... 1 ... Launch!
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