Non-leaking glass
Try to carry out the same experiment on a larger and smaller scale. Does water react always the same way?
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Cucumber cell
Check what is the reaction of a cell made of different vegetables or fruit. What will happen if you use different nails?
Read moreWarming up scooter
Can you warm up cold hands using the brake if you make more rounds? Can you carry out the same experiment using a bicycle? Or rollerblades?
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- 1 ?
- Field:
- Physics, Outdoor activities,
- Tags:
- friction, kinetic energy, thermal conductivity of metals, movement, wheel, scooter, temperature
Portable fridge
Carry out the experiment using drinks at varying temperatures, e.g. hot or ice tea. Check whether greater amount of dissolved fertiliser influences the temperature of the solution and speed of changes in drink temperature.
Read moreShip in a bottle
Try to carry out the same experiment using a different number of toothpicks stuck into the candle and set on fire instead of the wick. Experiment with the size of the flame and vessel which you cover the candle with.
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