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What's the angular velocity of the Blender Ride as it spins about the center post? This is just one of many questions that Museum of Science and Technology will answer in K'NEX: Building Thrill Rides, a special exhibit that will captivate young visitors and provide them the opportunity to explore the science, math and technology behind hair-raising amusement park thrill rides.

Joining forces with Museum of Science and Technology (MOST) in Syracuse, NY beginning, K'NEX Industries, one of the world's leading integrated construction toy companies, will have on display nine models made solely from K'NEX rods and connectors. The models will range from a roller coaster measuring over 10 feet tall, a 6-foot Ferris wheel, a variety of swing rides from 3 to 10 feet, and include the new Vertical Vengeance, a roller coaster made from new K'NEX micro parts, that stands over 5 feet in height.

The realistic actions of the models will bring scientific and engineering concepts to life for students who will be able to conduct simple experiments to explore physical forces such as potential and kinetic energy, and linear and rotational motion.

The Museum will provide hands-on activities and K'NEX building areas for children ages 6 and up and KID K'NEX for youngsters ages 3-5. In addition, schoolteachers will have access to pre- and post-visit classroom activities designed to enhance and supplement existing science, math and technology curricula; these activities are aligned with national and state standards for these subjects.

"The feedback that we previously received from parents, the kids and the museums was tremendous," said Bob Jesberg, K'NEX Education Expert.

Happily, children won't have to leave their on-site creations behind - instead, they can purchase their designs, with pricing based on a Weigh & Pay model (weight of total parts used at a predetermined price).

K'NEX: Building Thrill Rides in the Museum of Science and Technology (MOST) in Syracuse, NY will open to the public on May 12th, 2007.