Schools event: Fabulous physics
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How does a rocket move in space when there's nothing to push against? How can you make artificial gravity? How do you make something dangle upwards? This talk, packed with demonstrations, explores the surprises, delights, and noises of classical mechanics.
The lecture will cover Newton's Laws, centre of mass and balance, conservation of momentum, gravity, orbits, friction and pressure.
This event is for schools, although home educators are welcome too. No under 5s will be admitted to the theatre, and all home educated children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. School groups please bring the appropriate number of adults to supervise your group. Please book all tickets online.
National curriculum links
Key stage 2: Physical processes
2. Forces and motion
Key stage 3 (New 2007 curriculum)
1.1 Scientific thinking
3.1 Energy, electricity and forces
The Royal Institution of Great Britain
Tuesday 4th November 08,