Chain reaction: falling dominoes
A ball pushes the first domino and a wave of falling runs through the whole row. An energy and chain reaction experiment for kids 5+.
Interactive experiments for kids, students and teachers. Run each one right on the page, then open a copy in the Tymora editor and change mass, friction, elasticity or gravity. Every experiment comes with discussion questions and a version to try at home.
A ball pushes the first domino and a wave of falling runs through the whole row. An energy and chain reaction experiment for kids 5+.
A 3D tower of blocks and a heavy ball crashing into it. Orbit the camera and see why the tower falls. Physics for kids 6+.
A heavy ball on a rod swings down and smashes a brick wall. An energy and momentum experiment for kids 7+.
A heavy ball rolls down a lane and knocks over ten pins. A 3D momentum and collision experiment for kids 6+.
A tablecloth is pulled fast and slowly. The first time the cups stay on the table, the second time they ride off and fall.
A locomotive pulls five wagons with slack couplings. They start not together but one after another — a wave of jerks.
Snowballs roll down a mountain. Rows of trees on the slope slow the avalanche so less snow reaches the house.
A neat business card built from 32 tiles, each with its own physics body. Press “Run” and the layout crumbles and drops to the floor.
One project, 20 frames, each with the Tymora logo and its own physics: Moon, zero gravity, ice, pendulum, spring, water, dominoes and more.