The X-Challenge

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Are you ready for the X-Challenge? Challenge your friends to solve this simple puzzle and watch their faces light up when you reveal the mind-blowing solution. The goal is straightforward: separate the two bars. But be warned, the solution will blow their minds! Nobody will figure it out - I promise! SOLUTION (Don't read if you want to try first): Four hidden bars, one on each side of the X, keep it locked. Every move makes the center bars shift, making it impossible to separate the blocks. Have you ever heard of centrifugal force? That's right! The only way to unlock the X is...to spin it! Just place it on a table and watch as it separates into two blocks. But shhh, keep it a secret for now. Post-Printing Instructions: Once your blocks (two) and bars are printed, insert one bar into the small block, then use glue to attach it parallel to the long block. Activity about Centrifugal Force: Give the puzzle to your student and challenge them to solve it. Later, explain how centrifugal force works and ask them to try again. If they still can't figure it out, you can reveal the secret by unblocking and separating the pieces of the puzzle.