
audiobook
by Tom Tit
VOORBERICHT.
Een bord op eene naald.
Een potlood op de punt te laten staan.
Een ei op eene flesch.
Eigenaardige manier om eene peer door te snijden.
Eene speld met eene naald te doorboren.
De schrik der huismoeders.
Hoe men eene naald door een cent kan steken.
Evenwicht van een pollepel. - EERSTE STAND.
Evenwicht van een pollepel. - TWEEDE STAND.
Step into a living laboratory where everyday items become the tools of discovery. This collection gathers around a hundred clever demonstrations that illustrate the principles of mechanics, balance, and motion using nothing more than a plate, a needle, a pencil, corks, and other common objects. Each experiment is presented with clear, step‑by‑step instructions and concise explanations that link the observation to the underlying physics, making the material feel both tangible and approachable.
From the surprising steadiness of a spinning plate balanced on a needle to the subtle tilt of a pencil held by a pocket‑knife blade, the book invites listeners to try the tricks themselves and watch the laws of nature in action. Lighthearted puzzles such as balancing an egg on a bottle or slicing a hanging pear with water droplets add a playful twist while reinforcing concepts like centre of gravity and forces. Whether you are a curious hobbyist or a teacher looking for a hands‑on supplement, the repertoire promises hours of engaging experimentation that both entertains and educates.
Language
nl
Duration
~2 hours (131K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg.
Release date
Oct 28, 2016
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1853–1928
A lively popularizer of science, this French writer turned everyday household objects into experiments, puzzles, and small wonders. His playful books invited readers to learn by trying things for themselves.
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