Physics Demonstrations

verb A verb shows an action or a state of being. 'Outstretched' can also be used as a verb to describe the act of stretching something out.

adjective An adjective describes a noun or pronoun. 'Outstretched' describes something that is extended or stretched out.

• The performer stood on stage with her arms outstretched, ready to begin the show.
• He greeted his friends with a big smile and outstretched arms.
• She ran towards me with her arms outstretched for a hug.
• The outstretched hand of friendship was met with gratitude.

noun a machine intentionally designed to perform a simple task in an indirect and overly complicated way

• The engineering students built an elaborate Rube Goldberg machine for their science fair project.
• We spent all weekend setting up that crazy Rube Goldberg machine in the backyard.
• Check out this sick Rube Goldberg contraption we made out of random stuff we found in the garage!
• Her plan to get him to ask her out was like a Rube Goldberg machine, with each step depending on the one before it.

noun a device consisting of a hollow metal sphere mounted so that it can rotate about an axis parallel to the direction of the wind, with a tube through which steam is forced to emerge tangentially, used to illustrate the effects of rotation and fluid pressure

• The aeolipyle was used in ancient times as a device to demonstrate the power of steam.
• I found this cool aeolipyle at the antique shop.
• Check out this funky aeolipyle I scored at the flea market!
• The aeolipyle symbolizes the ingenuity and innovation of ancient civilizations.