Forces

Newton's Laws in the Cry of Jelicuon: Risers, Props, and Stomps

Three Laws That Govern Every Move in the Cry of Jelicuon

Newton's Three Laws — Festival Simulator

Select a Newton's Law and explore how it plays out during the Cry of Jelicuon. Adjust the variables to see the physics at work — from inertia of the riser to the stomp that launches a performer into the air.

F = ma: Watching Newton's Second Law in the Festival Crew

F = ma: Prop Carrying and the Physics of the Festival Crew

Festival Prop Force & Acceleration Explorer

Select a festival prop (rifle replica, riser panel, costume) and apply a pushing/carrying force. See how the prop's mass determines its acceleration — just like the festival crew experiences during setup and cleanup.

Grip or Slip: Friction and Performer Footwear in the Cry of Jelicuon

Why Performers Don't Slip: The Physics of Festival Footwear

Festival Footwear Friction Explorer

Choose a performance surface and set how heavy the performer is. See how surface grippiness and how hard the performer presses down combine to give strong footing — or a slip risk. No numbers needed: just watch the grip outcome change.

Equilibrium: Forces in a Balanced State

Balance is Physics: Risers, Huts, and the Center of Gravity

Festival Balance Beam — Will It Tip?

Two performers stand on opposite sides of a festival riser plank balanced on a central support. Adjust how heavy each performer is and how far out each one stands. Watch the beam: does it stay balanced, or does it tip to one side? No numbers — just the balance state.

Check Your Understanding: Forces