The 31st annual da Vinci Days Graand Kinetic Challenge returns to Corvallis for a two-day human-powered sculpture race over land, sand, mud and water July 20-21. Read more at https://www.hereisoregon.com/events/2024/07/kooky-contraptions-will-race-in-corvallis-for-the-graand-kinetic-challenge.html?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=dhfacebook&utm_content=app.dashhudson.com/here-is-oregon/library/media/430057426 | Here Is Oregon

KINETIC SCULPTURE RACE returns for it's 23rd year on SATURDAY, MAY 6 with the theme "Everyday People"! 👥 🏁 Ordinary people will race their EXTRAordinary human-powered, all-terrain, artful contraptions through 15 miles of Baltimore streets and neighborhoods, traversing all obstacles of sand, mud, and deep harbor waters! We're less than TWO WEEKS AWAY—don't miss your chance to see Baltimore's most stupefying spectacle LIVE and IN-PERSON! ... Thank you to Courageous Studios for capturing this inc

Rolling Marble Sculpture: marbles perform gymnastics as potential energy of gravity is converted to kinetic energy. An elegantly designed auger conveyor, an Archimedes’ Screw, brings the marbles back to the top (powered by an AA battery and a small motor). Conservation of angular momentum produces a simulation of decaying orbits as the marbles whirl down the the main funnel shaped feature. Made with recycled wood by artist Bogdan Krupa ➡️ Follow the link in my profile for info on where to get si

Toy Themed Rolling Marble Sculpture: marbles perform gymnastics as potential energy of gravity is converted to kinetic energy. This festive FAO Schwarz branded marble run features two powered conveyers including an Archimedean screw inside the toy rocket (one AAA battery and a small motor for each). Found and repaired this one from a local thrift store. ➡️ Follow the link in my profile for info on where to get rolling marble toys and other amazing items featured here on @physicsfun #physicstoy #