Newton’s Color Spinner
Little Experiments

Newton’s Color Spinner

Color a cardboard disk like a rainbow, spin it fast – and the colors melt into a pale gray-white.

Time
20 min
Age
6–12 years
Energy
Calm
Where
At home

Sunlight is a mix of all the rainbow colors, and when the disk spins faster than your eyes can follow, your brain blends the colors back together – an idea Isaac Newton explored over 350 years ago. Twisting the string and pulling at just the right moment is also great two-handed coordination practice.

The steps are in the app

Step-by-step instructions, tips and an easier and a harder version are waiting in the Hopsa app – along with 300 more ideas matched to your kids’ ages.

Coming soon to the App Store and Google Play

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