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Can you master the hidden mechanics of play in this high stakes physics toy quiz?

Everyday Physics Overview

Difficulty

Medium

Questions

20

Volts

2/q

Stare down the mechanics of kaleidoscopes and the geometry of expanding structures. Whether it is a ratchet preventing back-rotation or a cam creating irregular motion, the stakes are high. Recall the laws of heat transfer and wave motion to climb the ranks. The game starts now.