Ring Launch revised- Destiny

Ring Launch- revised 

Engagement Levels:

1. Watch
2. Press button
3. Read sign
4. Manipulate materials 

Observing:

            A guest may just simply look the exhibit, may touch the button, and then watch the rings go up. They may also listen to the rings as they leave the base, travel up and down the black tube, and then hit the base again. Visitors can identify the materials used and compare size and shape. They may compare the rings themselves to see similarities and differences. They may notice the metallic rings under the base of where the rings touch. They may even just read the sign and compare that information to the exhibit.

Asking questions:

What do these rings do?
What does this button do?
How or why do the rings launch up?
How do these materials interact?
What would happen if the rings were plastic?
Are the rings different materials?
Are the rings different weights?
Do the rings go up different heights?
Do the heights very after each button press? Do they increase, decrease, or stay the same height?
Can I stop it before it hits the base?
What will be different if the ring isn't touching the base when I press the button?
How do magnets work?
Are there different magnets
Are the black poles affecting the rings?
How is the magnetic field affecting the rings?
How big is the magnetic field?