Physics Girl: 5 SCARY Physics Experiments!
In this episode, host Dianna Cowern conducts and explains 5 scary physics experiments. She uses dry ice, a Van de Graaff generator, and a plasma ball to demonstrate a few principles of physics. Part of the "Physics Girl" series.
Media Details
Runtime: 7 minutes 5 seconds
- Topic: Science
- Subtopic: Physics, Science Experiments, Science Methods
- Grade/Interest Level: 10 - 12
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- Release Year: 2019
- Producer/Distributor: Physics Girl
- Series: Physics Girl
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