Fun Science
Embark on an Exciting Journey with Fun Science at Shillong Science Centre!
Step into the enchanting world of Fun Science at Shillong Science Centre, where curiosity meets entertainment and discovery knows no bounds. Our diverse array of interactive exhibits promises a thrilling experience for visitors of all ages. Here's a sneak peek into the captivating exhibits that await you:
Stereoscope II
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Super Bounce
"Experience the Kinetic Energy Odyssey! Lift and release balls to witness energy transfer—smaller ones bounce higher, unveiling physics secrets in action. Hands-on exploration awaits!"
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Colour Pyramid
"Enter the Color Fusion Showcase! Marvel at the rotating pyramid immersed in red, blue, and yellow lights, creating mesmerizing color alchemy. Experience interactive enchantment in this captivating journey!"
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Turning Mask
"Embark on a mind-bending journey challenging perception. Interactive displays, captivating patterns defy reality in this thrilling exhibit of visual deception. See the world anew!"
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Stereoscope 1
"Mirrors defy expectations, transporting you to 3D realms. Stereoscopes turn ordinary into vivid wonders. Dive into optical illusions and 3D magic!"
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2D to 3D
"Unveil art's dynamic evolution—explore illusions and innovation. Discover the alchemy turning static images into immersive, three-dimensional experiences through technology."
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Hologram
"Embark on a journey into holography, where science weaves magic. Transform objects into 3D masterpieces with mesmerizing light, defying fiction."
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Head on a Platter
Prepare to be amazed by this optical illusion! When you first glance at the exhibit! You're head might literally be seperated from your body.
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Binary to Decimal
"Challenge yourself against the enchanting realm of computing magic! Explore the intricate dance of 0s and 1s in the binary system."
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Chaos
"Picture a pendulum, a giant swing with a predictable sway. Yet, give it a playful push, and witness chaotic, wiggly, jiggly dance party—science becomes a delightful adventure!"
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3D Shadow
"Delve into our optical marvels! Through red and blue filters, watch as a 3D cube shadow emerges, shifting from in front to behind. Experience the mesmerizing depth created by mismatched lights."
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Floating Ball
"Prepare for an adventure! With the flip of a switch, watch the ball defy gravity and dance in mid-air. It's not magic; it's the mesmerizing power of Bernoulli's principle at play.
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The Virtual Well
"Ready for a mind-bending well adventure? Lean in, and watch as the depths go on forever! But here's the twist – it's not real! Our well is a master of illusion.
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All Roads lead to Rome
"Step into the enchanting world of geometric magic! Experience circles and ellipses undergoing a mesmerizing transformation, creating an optical phenomenon that captivates the senses."
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Planetary Motion
"Explore gravity's dance: roll a ball, discover acceleration, orbits, and Earth's pull in a mesmerizing exhibit."
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Fresnel’s Lens
"Discover the magic of our Plexiglas frame! Stretch your arms and watch as a magnified image appears. It's not just any glass—it's a Fresnel Lens, a special kind with concentric rings of prisms.
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Probability Curve
"Flip a container, watch steel balls create a cool pattern. It's like a gravity dance showing how things love to gather in the middle. Dive into the fun of probability and physics!"
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Rolling Contact
"Immerse in the magic of rotating patterns! A hidden motor powers a magnetic dance, transforming science into mesmerizing art before your eyes."
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Kaleidoscope
"Explore our kaleidoscope! Rotate the cylinder and watch vibrant patterns dance to life. It's a magical show of colors and symmetry in motion!"
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Sympathetic Pendulum
"Embark on a thrilling pendulum journey! Visualize bobbing and swinging to gravity's beat in the Sympathetic Pendulum exhibit—triple the dance, triple the wonder!"
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Illusion Ring
"Watch a spinning ring as it tricks your eyes! The rings seem to roll on each other, but it's just a cool illusion. Get ready for a visual adventure!"
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Frozen Shadow
"The special screen absorbs light, then glows in the dark. When your body blocks the light, it creates a shadow. It's like magic on a glowing canvas!"
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Motion that is not
"Optical illusions are visual tricks that play with how our brain sees things—like a cool magic show for your eyes!" Our eyes see something, but our brain interprets it in a sneaky way.
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Fun Mirrors
"Discover the world of fun mirrors! Concave for towering reflections, convex for playful distortions—an entertaining optical adventure awaits!"
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Moiré Pattern
"Moire patterns, captivating visual effects from overlapping misaligned patterns, create intricate interference in printing, television, and photography."
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Deceptive Reality
"Unlock the secrets of perception with the rotating cubes and mirrors – where reality and illusion twirl together in a mesmerizing dance!"
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Nodes and Antinodes
Come witness the different loops in the string when switching frequencies unleashes a symphony of loops on stretched strings.
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Music in the Air
"Press the switch, choose an instrument. Move hand over pipes, create notes by blocking invisible rays, digitally played."
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Sea beck’s Siren
"Rotate the disc with equally spaced holes, air from the nozzle strikes, creating varied musical notes."
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Visualizing Sound
"Strumming strings produces sound. Spinning a drum reveals vibrating strings as wavy lines, displaying unique sinusoidal patterns for each string's frequency."
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Jumping Disc
"Imagine electricity doing a magic trick! When it flows through a coil, it makes a bobbin jump and spin. It's like a secret dance between the electricity and a magnetic field, turning science into a fun show!"
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Rising Arc
"Flip the switch, watch the spark reach for the stars - a voltage dance, guarding our gear with electrical charm!"
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Curie Point
"Curie Point: Where Magnets Hit the Heat Limit and Lose Their Magic!"
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Identify a Magnet
"Magnets: Unleashing Magnetic Marvels, Where Permanence, Temporary Thrills, and Electrifying Wonders Collide!"
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Parabolic Reflector
"Parabolic Reflectors: Where Waves Get Focused, Heat Gets Hugged, and Magic Happens in the Palm of Your Hand!"
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Heat Lens
"Heat in Harmony: Left Palm Hotspot, Right Palm Spotlight – Where Science Sparks the Cool and Warms the Rule of Rays!"
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Vanishing Doll
"Doll's Delight: Mirror Magic in the Spotlight – Where Images Dance in Air and Enchantment Takes Center Stage!"
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