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Nondestructive Testing Classroom Experiments

Bring the world of nondestructive testing (NDT) to life in your classroom with our specially designed experiments. These hands-on activities help students understand the scientific principles behind NDT.

These experiments are crafted to enhance learning through practical, real-world applications, fostering a deeper understanding and interest in NDT technologies. Explore our resources and inspire the next generation of NDT professionals with engaging educational experiments.

Doppler Effect

Grades 8-12

With a foam ball and a buzzer explore how sound waves are affected by other forces, a key concept used in ultrasonic testing.

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Hertz Activity

Grades 6-12

Explore how alternating current circuits work using neon lights and other materials, a key concept used in electromagnetic testing.

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Simple Electric Motor

Grades 4-11

Construct electric motors using batteries, magnets, paper clips, and wire to investigate how motors and electromagnets work.

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Slinky Experiment

Grades 4-11

Using just a slinky and your hands, model longitudinal and transverse waves, showing how particle behaviors are used to identify defects.

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Tuning Fork Activity

Grades 3-11

With a tuning fork and water explore the connection between sound and vibrations, a key concept used in ultrasonic testing.

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Walking Water

Grades K-8

Using water, food coloring, and straws explore capillary action, the process of liquid flowing in narrow spaces without assistance, a key concept used in liquid penetrant testing.

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