PIRA Code(s): 3A20.80
Set up time:1 minute
Operation: Shake the cup to send large waves down the spring and create sounds similar to whale songs or star trek laser blasts. Speak into the cup and the spring will create an echoing effect.
Physics and Science Concepts: Oscillations and Waves
Safety: Do not hyperextend slinky.

PIRA Code(s): 3A20.99
Set up time:none
Operation: Springs may be used with other experiments.
Physics and Science Concepts: Oscillations
Safety: Ends of springs may be sharp.

PIRA Code(s): 3B30.30
Set up time:10 minutes (5 minutes to pump the bell jar)
Operation: Plug in the pump and attach the clear tube of the pump to the valve. Turn the switch on the power supply to ascertain that the alarm is working properly. Then, pump out the air inside the bell jar. It will take about 5 minutes to obtain a low enough air pressure so that the alarm will not sound. Turn the alarm on and slowly open the valve, allowing the air pressure in the bell jar to increase. The sound of the alarm will also gradually increase.
Physics and Science Concepts: Sound waves
Safety: A glass jar containing a vacuum can be extremely hazardous if broken.