In an exciting and inquiry-driven Physics session, students took a significant leap from textbook theory to real-world exploration as they applied their classroom knowledge of capacitance to hands-on observations and self-designed experiments.
What does capacitance look like beyond the formula? How can we observe its effects in everyday settings? With this challenge in mind, students set out to design and build their own simple setups to observe and measure the effects of capacitance. Using materials like bread board, basic circuLed they created functional capacitors and tested energy storage. The level of creativity and curiosity on display was truly remarkable — students were not just replicating known results, but actively experimenting and hypothesizing in real time.
To take their learning even further, students explored the phenomenon of eddy currents — circular electric currents induced within conductors by a changing magnetic field. They also connected their observations to practical applications: regenerative braking in electric vehicles, electromagnetic damping in instruments. By drawing these links, students gained a new appreciation for how abstract physics concepts are woven into the design of modern technologies.
This session was a powerful reminder of how active, hands-on learning can deepen understanding and spark curiosity. Watching students take charge of their learning — from designing experiments to explaining the science behind their results — was a testament to their growing confidence and capability as young physicists.
The blend of creativity, scientific rigor, and practical insight made this session not just a learning experience, but a celebration of discovery.
We’re excited to see where their scientific curiosity leads next!
