High-Wire Bicycle
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The High-Wire Bicycle is a hands-on science museum exhibit that lets visitors ride a bicycle across a narrow elevated cable to dramatically demonstrate balance, center of mass, and the physics of stability.
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
hands-on exhibit
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interactive physics demonstration ⓘ science museum exhibit ⓘ |
| demonstratesConcept |
base of support
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center of gravity ⓘ equilibrium ⓘ gravity ⓘ linear motion ⓘ moment of inertia ⓘ risk perception in physics ⓘ rotational stability ⓘ torque ⓘ |
| designGoal |
make abstract physics concepts tangible
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motivate curiosity about mechanics ⓘ provide safe thrill in museum setting ⓘ |
| engagesAudience |
families
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museum visitors ⓘ students ⓘ |
| hasFeature |
counterweight system
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handrails at loading area ⓘ high-tension cable track ⓘ raised platform or starting platform ⓘ safety harness or net ⓘ |
| hasPrimaryFunction |
demonstrate balance
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demonstrate center of mass ⓘ demonstrate physics of stability ⓘ |
| learningMode |
experiential learning
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inquiry-based learning ⓘ kinesthetic learning ⓘ |
| oftenAccompaniedBy |
diagrams of forces and torques
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explanatory signage ⓘ facilitator demonstrations ⓘ |
| requiresAction | visitor rides bicycle across cable ⓘ |
| safetyDesign |
counterweight keeps center of mass below cable
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fall protection system ⓘ low risk despite perceived danger ⓘ |
| teachesSkill |
observation of body position
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understanding of balance ⓘ |
| typicalLocation |
children's museum
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science center ⓘ science museum ⓘ |
| usesEquipment |
bicycle
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narrow elevated cable ⓘ |
| visitorExperience |
dramatic visualization of stability
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memorable physical challenge ⓘ sense of height and exposure ⓘ |
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