Investigators · Ages 10–13· λ = 590 nm

Energy, Machines and Circuits

Ride an energy roller coaster, balance a seesaw with the law of the lever, and wire up bulbs in series and in parallel to see why your home's lights don't all go out at once.

3 lessons 30 min 150 XP

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Lessons

1🎢Energy changes formHeight becomes speed, speed becomes heat: energy is never created or destroyed.10 min50 XP
2⚖️Levers and balanceA small weight far from the pivot can balance a big weight close to it.9 min45 XP
3💡Electric circuitsCurrent flows only around a complete loop. Series and parallel circuits behave very differently.11 min55 XP