Norse Physics Tour de Force |
The Norse Physics Tour de Force is a traveling physics demonstration show that has been performed for over 6000 elementary and middle school students in northern Kentucky since 2005. The show is made up of physics demonstrations (1) that demonstrate physics principles contained in the Kentucky program of studies in order to augment students' science education and (2) that are entertaining in order to get students interested in science. | The bed-of-nails: which professor pictured has tenure? |
A demonstration involving the Tesla coil. |
Demonstrations typically presented include Angular momentum with a bicycle wheel gyroscope |
Arrangements for shows usually are initiated by Betty Stephens, the outreach coordinator at CINSAM. Please direct your inquiries to her: Office: Founder’s Hall, 509 |
A demonstration with liquid nitrogen. |
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Show participants: Matthew Zacate and Scott Nutter: Department of Physics & Geology |
Home Page of Matthew Zacate
Department of Physics and Geology
Northern Kentucky
University