PIRA Code(s): 1D60.30
Set up time:10 minutes
Operation: Set up two ring stands about 8 feet apart. Put the blow gun in the clamp on one stand with the power cords to the inside of the set up. Attach the pole with the magnet to the other ring stand. Place the ball into the blow gun. Switch the power supply on which connects the circuit and then place the monkey (band aid box) on to the magnet, upside down. Make sure the blow gun is aimed directly at the broad side of the monkey. Now, blow into the blow gun to release the ball and break the circuit, thus causing the monkey to fall. The ball should hit the monkey as it falls.
Physics and Science Concepts: Projectile Motion, Gravity, and Mechanics
Safety: Do not turn power supply on before inserting the ball into the blow gun, due to possible electrocution.

Not all pieces (ring stand, 5 V ½ Amp DC power supply, and clamps) are in the kit, these items need to be acquired.

PIRA Code(s): 1L20.40
Set up time:5 minutes
Operation: Remove pieces from the cone to show different conic sections.
Physics and Science Concepts: Gravity
Safety: Nails that connect pieces may be sharp.

PIRA Code(s): 1M20.10
Set up time:none
Operation: These may be used by themselves or with other demonstrations.
Physics and Science Concepts: Mechanics, Mechanical Advantage, Simple Machines
Safety: None

PIRA Code(s): 1M20.30
Set up time:5 minutes
Operation: Set the empty friction box on the incline with weights attached to the string on the other side of the pulley so that the box slides forward. Then, gradually increase the angle of the plane until the box and the weights reach equilibrium.
Physics and Science Concepts: Equilibrium of forces, Mechanics, Work and Energy
Safety: None

PIRA Code(s): 1Q40.30, 1Q50.24
Set up time:3 minutes
Operation: Stand on the stool as it remains still. Have someone start the motor and place the bicycle wheel next to it to get it to start spinning. Take the spinning wheel in your hands and turn the wheel in a horizontal position and you should spin. When the wheel is placed vertical again, you will spin the opposite direction.

Use the motor to start the wheel spinning. Hold on to the cord attached to the axle and the wheel will remain vertical.
Physics and Science Concepts: Mechanics, Rotational Dynamics
Safety: Do not get items caught in the motor or the spokes of the tire. Hold wheel out from the body as far as possible

PIRA Code(s): 1Q40.40
Set up time:5 minutes
Operation: Place the train on the track. Plug the track into the variac and start the train by moving the dial.
Physics and Science Concepts: Mechanics, Angular Momentum, Rotational Dynamics, Angular Momentum, Relative Motion
Safety: Watch for sparks from the train. Maintain a cautious distance from the wheel.

PIRA Code(s): 1Q50.30
Set up time:1 minute
Operation: Rotational Dynamics, Mechanics, Gyroscopic Motion
Physics and Science Concepts: Rotational Dynamics, Mechanics, Gyroscopic Motion
Safety: The central gyroscope is quite heavy and can pinch fingers.

PIRA Code(s): 1R50.17
Set up time:1 minute
Operation: Show the class the blocks to demonstrate atomic crystal structures.
Physics and Science Concepts: Properties of Matter, Minerals
Safety: None

PIRA Code(s): 1R50.20
Set up time:none
Operation: Show the class the structures.
Physics and Science Concepts: Properties of Matter
Safety: None

PIRA Code(s): 2B30.30
Set up time:3 minutes
Operation: Place the two halves together. Put the vacuum pump on the valve and evacuate the air inside. Try to separate the pieces. Vacuum pump not included; it must be obtained from demo 3B30.30.
Physics and Science Concepts: Fluid Mechanics, Statics of Fluids
Safety: None

PIRA Code(s): 3B10.30
Set up time:none
Operation: Displace the rod at one end to create a torsion pulse or wave. The other end can be left free to move, fixed in place, or critically damped. To damp the model, clip the damping cup to the last rod on one end to get an inverse reflex wave. The damping clip on the rod ends the wave entirely.
Physics and Science Concepts: Torsion Waves, Waves and Oscillations
Safety: None