Description

Rainbow Parachute

The 4m Rainbow Parachute from Sensory Sensations is a sturdy, multicoloured, durable but flexible nylon parachute. Playing with it is an enjoyable way for children to develop those all-important motor skills and collaborative decision-making skills. Parachutes are also a great way to get involved with team play!

There are several games that can be played with this parachute, incorporating balls and more/less players can keep children enticed for hours. Parachute play also allows children to be introduced to scientific and mathematical concepts, including force and flow.

Parachutes are also deal for school environments, at home or to be played with a group of friends.

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Measures 4m in diameter.

What is Force and Flow?

“Force and flow” could refer to two contrasting concepts:

1. **Force**: Force typically refers to the influence that causes an object to undergo acceleration or deformation. In physics, force is a vector quantity, meaning it has both magnitude and direction. Forces can be classified into various types, such as gravitational, electromagnetic, and frictional forces, and they play a fundamental role in describing the interactions between objects in the universe.

2. **Flow**: Flow, on the other hand, generally refers to the movement of a substance or energy in a continuous and smooth manner. It can describe the movement of fluids (like water or air) as well as the process of data, ideas, or activities progressing smoothly and continuously. In psychology, “flow” also refers to a state of optimal experience characterized by complete absorption and enjoyment in an activity.

Together, “force and flow” could be used to describe the dynamic interplay between exerting influence or pressure (force) and the smooth progression or movement (flow) of a process or system. For example, in a manufacturing context, engineers might consider both the forces acting on materials and the flow of those materials through a production line.