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Intermolecular forces

Simulate intermolecular forces by pulling the disc out of the water to understand how intermolecular forces are…

Intermolecular forces — Basic Science exhibit for science museums
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CategoryBasic Science
InteractionInteractive installation
Standard sizeCustom size
SupplySingle unit or batch · OEM to your drawing
Lead timeStandard 4–8 weeks after deposit (confirmed per contract)
Warranty1 year, structure and control
DocumentsSpecification sheet · control diagram · spare-part list

A standard catalogue model: the dimensions, control package and finish are fixed, which is what keeps the price and the lead time predictable. Size, colour and interface language can be adapted without a new design cycle.

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01 / Overview

Simulate intermolecular forces by pulling the disc out of the water to understand how intermolecular forces are generated. The exhibits consist of metal plates, circular sinks, pulleys, ropes, spring force gauges, etc. The exhibit the process of pulling a disc out of water through experiential settings, allowing visitors to experience the intermolecular forces between water molecules, which are the result of electrostatic interactions. Target audience: Adolescents aged 6-15 years old. Interactive display device operation instructions (audience experience) 1 visitors slowly pulls the rope, observes the reading of the spring force gauge, and feels the difference in the amount of force applied at different time periods; 2. Read the text and understand how intermolecular forces are generated. A description of the intrinsic connections between storylines and exhibits, as well as the fundamental knowledge of chemistry and the intermolecular forces.

02 / How visitors use it

Interaction type: Interactive installation. The unit is designed for unsupervised public use: controls are recessed or shielded, moving parts are enclosed, and the interface is operable by a child of about six with no instruction. Where a screen is used, the language can be switched without changing the hardware, and the content can be replaced on site.

03 / The science behind it

Intermolecular forces, also known as van der Waals forces, are the result of electrostatic interactions and exist between neutral molecules or atoms. The intermolecular forces change with the distance between molecules. When a molecule moves away from its equilibrium position at a certain speed, it undergoes a deceleration motion, converting kinetic energy into molecular potential energy. Reference materials.

04 / Built for a public floor

Every unit leaves the factory after a running test: mechanisms cycled, electronics burned in, edges dressed, fixings torqued and marked. Wear parts — bearings, sliders, lamps, belts, touch panels — are modular and listed on the spare-part sheet, so a venue technician can replace them without returning the exhibit. Crating is plywood with foam blocking; the loading plan and packing list travel with the shipment.

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