How to Make a Newton Disc

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Collect the materials that you will need for the project.. Cut the piece of paper and cardboard into equal size circles.. Glue the piece of paper to the cardboard.

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1

Collect the materials that you will need for the project.

Step 1

Collect the materials that you will need for the project.

2

Cut the piece of paper and cardboard into equal size circles.

Step 2

Cut the piece of paper and cardboard into equal size circles.

3

Glue the piece of paper to the cardboard.

Step 3

Glue the piece of paper to the cardboard.

4

Divide the circle into seven equal triangles.

Step 4

Divide the circle into seven equal triangles.

5

Color each of the seven sections a different color.

Step 5

Color each of the seven sections a different color.

6

Fasten the disc to the pencil.

Step 6

Fasten the disc to the pencil.

7

Hold the disc in place.

Step 7

Hold the disc in place.

8

Spin the disc around the pencil.

Step 8

Spin the disc around the pencil.

9

Adjust your technique.

Step 9

Adjust your technique.

10

Look at a prism.

Step 10

Look at a prism.

11

Study the visible spectrum.

Step 11

Study the visible spectrum.

12

Consider color combinations.

Step 12

Consider color combinations.

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