PIRA Code(s): 5F20.50
Set up time:5 minutes
Operation: First, attach the metal rods to the battery by unscrewing the black caps and place the rods around the screws. Then replace the caps. Next, clip one light bulb on the metal rods to show a circuit with a single light bulb. To show series circuits, clip two bulbs together and place the end of each clip on opposite rods. To show parallel circuits, clip each bulb separately to the rods. The bulbs in series will glow less brightly than the bulbs in parallel.
Physics and Science Concepts: Parallel and series circuits
Safety: The ends of the rods pose an eye hazard.

PIRA Code(s): 5G50.50
Set up time:2 minutes
Operation: A superconductor disc is placed in a styrofoam dish and liquid nitrogen is added to the dish. A small magnet is placed on top and within a few seconds it begins to levitate.
Physics and Science Concepts: Superconductivity, Magnetic Materials
Safety: Liquid Nitrogen can be obtained from the machine shop.