š You catch my (spin)drift? Awesome video from @physicsfun captures our Spindrift exhibit in motion! Check it out!ā ā Repost: Spindrift @exploratorium: surprisingly complex and graceful motions arise when rings are set to roll on a parabolic surface in this exhibit created by artist Shawn Lani at the Exploratorium in San Francisco. As the energy of the ring's center of mass trades to and fro from potential to kinetic, odd motions such as flip-flops, figure eights, and quick spins can occur in a determined but chaotic fashion. š With special thanks to the Exploratorium! ā” Follow the link in my profile for more info about the Exploratorium and where to find many of the amazing items featured here on @physicsfun #exploratorium #physics #physicsfun #physicstoy #rolling #kineticart #kineticenergy #potentialenergy #gravity #chaos #chaoticmotion #energytransfer #science #scienceisawesome (at Exploratorium)
