Experimental Physics & Hands-On Science

Apply fundamental physics principles to workshop projects through direct experimentation and measurement. Learn mechanics through lever systems, gear ratios, and structural load testing that directly inform woodworking and metalworking projects. Practice optics experiments using lasers, lenses, and mirrors for understanding laser cutting and projection systems. Explore electricity and magnetism through building workshop tools like electromagnetic lifts, induction heaters, and motor controllers. Conduct thermodynamics experiments that inform kiln design, heat treatment processes, and workshop climate control while building scientific intuition through hands-on making.