Monday, November 24, 2014

USU physics show impresses students, families

By Zachary Wilson

Utah State hosted a heat-themed physics show Friday night in the Eccles Science Learning center. The show offered families a chance to experience science.

“It was a cool show, heat has some incredible powers,” said Jake Christensen, a math and physics student at the university. “The way they crushed the barrel, that showed how strong air is.”

Christensen was referring to a demonstration where, by removing heat from a metal barrel full of expanded air, the barrel crushed in on itself.

“I learn about these things all the time,” Christensen said. “But it is still fascinating to see these events in action.”

Another student in attendance, Kyle Combe, agreed.

“I want to learn everything I can about science, and events like this teach people so much, I study this stuff and I was still fascinated by what I saw.” Combe said.


The annual physics show will be held again next year.

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