scientific demonstrations

Proof through showing

Scientific demonstrations are experiments or displays performed to illustrate principles, phenomena, or techniques to an audience.

A chemistry teacher might conduct a scientific demonstration of combustion; a physicist might demonstrate wave interference.

The term also applies to public exhibitions meant to showcase technological advances or prove a concept's viability: The company arranged a scientific demonstration of their new battery technology.

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