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Here you will find toys illustrating principles in mechanics, including force, motion, momentum and energy.  Click on the toys you wish to view please.

Toys

Brief Description

Bungee Cord (under construction) Investigate a Teddy Bear's motion under a Bungee cord.

Dart Gun

Investigate projectile motion of the Dart.

Loop Track

Find out what is the minimum height to drop the car so it makes the loop track.

Pulleys Find out how to make pulleys with junk material and how pulleys work.
Two Forks Find the center of gravity of two forks poked into a cork.
Vector Toy Find out how this walking toy knows when to stop.

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