Author: lenin.fernandes

Have you ever wondered what happens when you drop a book and a piece of paper at the same time? Which one will hit the ground first? Let’s explore this question with a simple experiment to understand the role of gravitational pull and air resistance in determining the speed of falling objects. Demo 1: Dropping…

Have you ever wondered if you can use lemons to light up an LED? In this exciting DIY experiment, we’ll create a lemon battery to see if these little citrus fruits can generate enough power. This is a fun and easy science activity that you can try at home! What You’ll Need Step-by-Step Instructions Does…

Have you ever seen a potato magically climb up a knife instead of falling down? This mind-boggling experiment uses a simple knife, a potato, and a little bit of physics to create an “anti-gravity” effect. Let’s find out how it works and why it’s all thanks to Newton’s First Law of Motion, also known as…

Have you ever noticed that when you sit on a mattress, it barely sinks, but when you stand on it, it sinks much more? This happens because of the fascinating relationship between pressure, force, and area. Let’s dive into why this happens and see how it also explains why knives are designed with thin edges.…

Ever seen a Vicks bottle floating in mid-air? It may seem like magic, but it’s actually science at work! In this experiment, a steady air stream from a balloon blower keeps the bottle suspended, floating as if defying gravity. The science behind this is known as Bernoulli’s Principle. Let’s explore how it works! How Does…

Ever tried to poke a potato with a straw? If you have, you probably noticed that it doesn’t go very far. The straw may bend, and while it might make a small dent in the potato, it just won’t penetrate fully. However, there’s a simple trick that turns this ordinary straw into a piercing tool:…

Have you ever wondered how to coat ordinary objects with a layer of copper? In today’s DIY science experiment, we’ll be demonstrating how to copper plate a key and spoon using an easy electroplating process. Not only is this a great way to learn about chemistry and electricity, but you’ll also create a beautiful, copper-plated…

The Stirling engine, invented by Robert Stirling in 1816, is a fascinating heat-powered machine that converts thermal energy into mechanical energy. Unlike traditional internal combustion engines, the Stirling engine operates using external heat sources, making it highly efficient and environmentally friendly. Components of the Stirling Engine: The Stirling engine consists of several key components, each…

Have you ever heard of a putt putt boat, also called a pop pop boat? This simple, steam-powered boat gets its name from the characteristic “putt-putt” sound it makes as it moves forward in the water. It’s not just a fun toy—it operates on basic principles of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics. Let’s dive into how…

We know that water boils at 100°C, but did you know that it’s possible to make water boil at a lower temperature? Let’s explore how you can achieve this using a simple experiment. For this, we need warm water, a syringe, and some tape to cover the syringe. Materials Needed: Step-by-Step Process: As you pull…