{"id":49842,"date":"2021-06-25T14:20:02","date_gmt":"2021-06-25T11:20:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.twinscience.com\/?p=49842"},"modified":"2021-06-25T14:20:02","modified_gmt":"2021-06-25T11:20:02","slug":"how-to-make-a-newton-disc-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.twinscience.com\/en\/blog\/how-to-make-a-newton-disc-2\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make a Newton Disc"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a Newton Disc?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The science behind this DIY will show you how the colours of a Newton&#8217;s disc blend together and are merged as a blended white light by our brains and eyes. Sir Isaac Newton famously discovered the colours in white light in an experiment of his when he used two prisms to split a ray of white light into its coloured components. Because each colour is refracted differently, each bends at a different angle, resulting in the separation of white light into the colours of the spectrum, much like a rainbow! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A simpler way to show how the different colours come together to make up white light is known as the Newton Disc. This disc can be made by creating a colour wheel and spinning it very fast. This experiment was final proof that white light is made up of all the colours of the visible spectrum. Red, orange, yellow, green, blue and violet\u2026 as well as every shade in between.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Materials Required<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" id=\"block-424cd6b5-af80-474b-bb1a-3d3aafc92ed7\">\n<li>coloured pencils x7<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Yarn (90cm)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Toothpick x1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paper x1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cardboard x1<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" id=\"block-424cd6b5-af80-474b-bb1a-3d3aafc92ed7\">\n<li>Glue x1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CD x1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paper x1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scissors x1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ruler x1<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How-To Steps (With Videos)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the simple step-by-step instructions (with videos) to create Newton\u2019s disc experiment. Have a look!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Collect all the materials you&#8217;ll need for the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Glue a white piece of paper on your cardboard using your glue stick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video aligncenter \u201cwp-block-video\u201d\"><video autoplay controls loop muted src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/1.mp4\" playsinline><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Outline your CD on to the white paper side of the cardboard. Use your scissors to cut the outline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video aligncenter\"><video autoplay controls loop muted src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/2-1-1.mp4\" playsinline><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4: <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Using a ruler, divide your disc into 6 sections and colour each section a different colour using your coloured pencils.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video aligncenter\"><video autoplay controls loop muted src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/3.mp4\" playsinline><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 5: <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Poke the center of your coloured disc with a toothpick and stick your piece of string or yarn through the hole.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video autoplay controls loop muted src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/4.mp4\" playsinline><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 6: <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You did it! Wind up your yarn up and pull at the ends of the string to spin the disc. Observe how the colours change!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video autoplay controls loop muted src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/5.mp4\" playsinline><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Share with the Twinner Community!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Share your creative talents with our Twinner community on the <a href=\"https:\/\/app.adjust.com\/wthyep0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Twin App!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can do this in two easy steps!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Download the Twin App and create your account<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Search for the challenge by its name in the app (i.e. &#8220;Newton Disc&#8221;) and upload a video of your creation today!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-499968f5 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-red-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/app.adjust.com\/wthyep0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download Twin App<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.twinscience.com\/en\/education\/how-do-we-see-colour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read more about light and colour<\/a> or download the Twin App and complete the <strong>Where did the Colours Go? <\/strong>adventure!<strong> <\/strong>Watch the trailer here: <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"New adventure is in town! - Discover Twin #STEM Games #education\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vJ5TwlNwO14?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Go a step further and make a motorized Newton Disc with the Robotic Art Kit!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.twinscience.com\/en\/product\/robotic-art-kit\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.twinscience.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/robotik-sanat_eng-1400x788.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1040\" width=\"819\" height=\"458\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">With our award-winning Robotic Art Kit you can make a motorized Newton Disc and more!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-499968f5 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-25\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-red-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.twinscience.com\/en\/product\/robotic-art-kit\/\">Shop now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><sub><span style=\"color:#a1b0b6\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Twin App is an educational app that kids can play educational games on. Inside we have Trivia, DIY projects, and Adventures that have many learning games for kids. Both the Twin App and Twin Science Kits teach STEM (Science,Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) &amp; Arts subjects and 21st century skills.<\/span><\/sub><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><\/p>\n<cite><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/yKRox3KFa73gOU5BBD2h3A9N3MFHpXflVlDixiI9Slg2wWa7QDWo8ZeKK1k7qgchO2ThYmcVY8njtU6k-8hlfhToZpRXCRTBOuAJcieP_Jtw_YMZSH4Qnw6J5V-OUS6LxamCkujHMKWyoYlnqoLelQ\"><br>Sarah Evans \ud83d\udd8b\ufe0f<br>Science Teacher<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is a Newton Disc? The science behind this DIY will show you how the colours of a Newton&#8217;s disc blend together and are merged as a blended white light by our brains and eyes. 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