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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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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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