Check out this video demo: So, that is just plain water. If I am careful, I can make that thin aluminum disk stay on the surface of the water. This is not the same as floating in Archimedes principle.

Recent advances in surface tension modelling have significantly enhanced our ability to predict and manipulate the interfacial properties of chemical compounds. These improvements are driven by a ...

Bonding over the science of Surface Tension! Why do some things float in water while others sink? The Crew’s depth of knowledge goes WAY below the surface, as they learn all about the molecular bonds ...

The surface tension of a liquid is a measure of the cohesive forces that hold the molecules together. It is responsible for a water drop assuming a spherical shape and for the effects of surfactants ...

Phenomena involving surface tension are extremely complex and have applications in our everyday lives, and researchers are tackling the complicated mathematics behind the physics. The effects of ...

Demonstrates basic principles of water, including surface tension, pressure, and buoyancy. It shows how water can hold more than its brim due to surface tension, how pressure increases with depth, and ...

Learn about surface tension with Ms. Cerrato from Asheville, NC. Learn about surface tension with Ms. Cerrato from Asheville, NC. Rootle and PBS North Carolina are proud to bring you Teacher Time, a ...

A small, flat piece of Styrofoam, at least about three inches by three inches (For example, this could be part of a take-out container or a sheet of packaging.) Utility or EXACTO knife and an adult ...