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I get asked often: "Where did you get all this stuff?" My goal is to share the real magic of science and physics- and to this end I will update here (and in my store) suggestions on where to get some of these toys, kinetic art pieces, and scientific curiosities for yourself.
Purchasing items from the links on these pages will help support my IG page of science and wonder.
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This video contains :
ππ» Spiram Siderum: A spiral of foil holographic stars turns on an axis held by magnets in delicate equilibrium against gravity- allowing for graceful rotation and playful interaction with light.
ππ» Micro Mirror Interactive Art: mirrors as pixels- the "love/hate" memo pad by Luycho.
ππ» Dancing Ferrofluid: a black magnetic fluid interacts with a variable strength electromagnet (like those found in speakers). A circuit supplies power to the electromagnet in proportion to the sound waves picked up by a microphone, the changing magnetic field- combined with the liquid surface tension of the colloidal ferromagnetic liquid- produces the captivating motion that keeps time with any music played. Featuring β12 String Thingβ, composed and performed by my good friend T.D.Clark (IG - tdclark67 )
ππ» Infinity Mirror Tea-light Candle: parallel partially mirrored panes of glass create the illusion of multiple candle flames through the physics of reflection and refraction.
ππ» Air Stream Levitation: a physics toy employing the CoandΔ effect- the air stream attaches and wraps around the styrofoam ball trapping it in the center of the stream.
ππ» @physicsfun tricks that you must try at home
β€ Forks and Toothpick Balance
β€ Paperclip Magnetic Top
β€ Popsicle Stick Bomb
β€ Spinner Fidget Trick
β€ Ring Catch Chain Trick
β€ Bottle, Hoop, and Nail Trick
β€ DIY Electromagnet
β€ Self-Propelled Homopolar Motor on Aluminum Foil Racetrack
β€ Magnetic Influence on Aluminum
βοΈ Answer: the can spins due to eddy currents induced in the conducting aluminum due to the moving magnetic fields underneath. The eddy currents make the can into a temporary electromagnet that then attracts the magnets below according to the famous law by Lenz.
β€ Self Propelled Homopolar Motor
Background music by : YouTube Audio Library
1) New Day - Patrick Patrikios
2) Tempos Vari - Freedom Trail Studio
3) Cosmic Drift - DivKid
4) Bay Street Billionaires - Squadda B
5) Interstellar Mood - Nico Staf
6) Can't Sleep - Eveningland
7) Icelandic Arpeggios - DivKid
8) Vital Whales - Unicorn Heads