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Cicada Sheds Its Shell

Mathematics

★Exhibit Content: Chinese topology knowledge ★Interaction: Mechanical interaction ★Operation: 1. Freely try to untie the twelve Chinese zodiac-shaped puzzle rings; 2. If you encounter a puzzle you cannot solve, refer to the solution steps on the instruction board next to the exhibit. ★Exhibit Description: This exhibit is an arc-shaped tabletop display, mainly composed of an arc-shaped platform, twelve Chinese zodiac-shaped puzzle rings, metal support columns, and an instruction board. It is a recommended exhibit from the PopsciCat Exhibit Store. The twelve puzzle rings are modeled after the twelve Chinese zodiac signs, arranged from low to high difficulty. Visitors manually disassemble and reassemble them; if unable to solve a puzzle, they can read the hints on the instruction board, experiencing the topological logic behind traditional puzzle toys and the charm of traditional Chinese intellectual games. ★Scientific Principle: The puzzle ring is an ancient intellectual toy originating from China, designed based on topological principles, forming complex structures through interlocking rings, beams, ropes, and other components. For ring puzzles like the Nine Linked Rings, the process of untying requires following a fixed logical sequence, and the number of steps increases geometrically with the number of rings; during operation, it trains patience and enlightens wisdom, making it a traditional intellectual game with strong ethnic characteristics.

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