• Beginner
  • Upcoming
  • ID WSTE01-10

Button on a String: A Simple Spinning Toy

We will explore the law of conservation of energy.

About this workshop

We will explore the law of conservation of energy. How does energy transform from kinetic energy into potential energy and back again? What energy transformations occur in different natural processes?

What you will build

We will make a “Button on a String” toy and learn how to control its motion. Then we will create a cardboard disc with drawings and observe how the images change as the disc spins. How can a spinning disc create the illusion of a moving image?

What it covers

The law of conservation of energy, potential and kinetic energy. Optical illusions, moving images.

What you need to know first

No previous STEM or science experience is required; curiosity and a willingness to build, experiment, and ask questions are all you need.

When and where

  • Date
  • Time15:30
  • Duration60 min
  • WhereVanhan-Mankkaan kuja 2 C, Espoo
  • SeriesHands-on STEM: Electricity & Motion · 10
  • TopicMovement

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