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OK, I was going to mention Greek waiters that but deleted my message. Glad
someone else did. Geralyn
On Tue, Jul 23, 2013 at 1:44 PM, Jeff Rosenblatt <[log in to unmask]>wrote:
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> In addition, a Greek Waiter tray is great for objects from stuffed animals
> to cups of water, and all in full view. It adds a nice level of drama to
> spinning things around in circles....and it's our finale in our Force &
> Motion show.
>
> Jeff Rosenblatt
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> We have a spinning water exhibit that would be easy to replicate for a
> family event. Find a clear skinny container that can hold water. (The
> container on our exhibit has the following measurements: 12" high x 12"
> wide x 2" wide.) Fill approximately 1/3 full of water colored with a bit of
> food coloring. Center container on a lazy susan and spin. The spinning
> motion will create a parabola, demonstrating centripetal force.
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> take a bucket of water and swing it around over your head. Oooooooo!!!
> (I have a bunch of yogurt cups with handles of cotton twine, so kids can
> try it too without too much worry about spilling tons of water. That said,
> I still do this outside...)
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> AD
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> Hello,
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> I'm looking for some simple, low mess experiments I can do at a family
> program that demonstrate the properties of spinning. I'm planning to do
> salad spinner spin art; I tried steve spangler's chromotography experiment
> with little success. Does anyone have any suggestions?
>
> Thanks!
> ~Alli Feigen
> Education Manager
> The New England Carousel Museum
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