This activity consists of fun and exciting physics experiments, aiming to stimulate interest in physics and scientific careers.

This activity consists of fun and exciting physics experiments, aiming to stimulate interest in physics and scientific careers.

This time, several experiments on waves are carried out: transverse, longitudinal and stationary waves are observed, the phenomenon of resonance is explained using pendulums of different lengths, participants are shown an interesting system of pendulums of multiple lengths and a surprising dance of pendulums, an airzooka is used to create smoke rings and attendees learn about the importance of soundboxes in music. There is a workshop to form stationary waves with simple materials.

Kids are also put inside a giant soap bubble. Moreover, participants are shown how elementary particles can be accelerated and fluid physics experiments are conducted, such as generating a tornado in a bottle or studying the force exerted by atmospheric pressure.

Coordinated by: Isabel Abril Sánchez, Department of Applied Physics

Date and Time:

Friday 29 September 2023

11 a.m.-2 p.m. for secondary education and vocational education centres

5.30 p.m.-midnight for the general public

Place: University of Alicante – San Vicente del Raspeig Campus – Sundial, Hangar, Control Tower and nearby areas.