Surface Tension

Type of activity: demo

Activity code: 00000

Description:

Floating paper clips. Fill a glass or mug with water up to the rim with the help of a beaker. Rest part of the paperclip on the water, at the edge of the glass. Gently push the paperclip across the surface of the water! This demo is best shown with a camera so that a close-up of the cup/mug/glass is projected onto a screen.

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