Description Families will enjoy exploring the physics behind the fun at amusement parks when they experience the traveling exhibition Amusement Park Science . This fascinating, interactive exhibition also includes a Family Fun Guide to further enhance the visitor's experience. Designed and donated by K'Nex, working models are reminiscent of classic amusement park rides like the roller coaster, and Ferris wheel. A model-building station gives families the opportunity to construct their own amusing creations. The Bumper Blaster is made of two molded polyurethane cars placed next to one another on steel tracks.
Visitors strike the cars with weighted pendulums.
Visitors can also conduct interesting magnetic experiments at the Magnetic Circus exhibit. While going for a spin on the Amazing Momentum Machine, visitors have fun while learning about angular momentum. The Rotor is a PVC cylinder, driven by a hand-cranked belt and pulley system that spins just like the amusement park ride. When visitors pushe the lever to drop the floor, the passengers stick to the wall. The spinning water and colored floats of Wacky Waves work together to demonstrate centripedal force.