Surface tension II

by Rogier (add friend) , 41 years old, Netherlands on Friday, 05/30/2008 at 12:43 PM

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Izzyclare41698 wrote (over 2 years ago)

we did this as an experiment in science, only the kids before me put that paperclip IN the water so it didn't work...

Hoolahooper wrote (over 2 years ago)

Meh too!

LuckyDachshund wrote (over 2 years ago)

Wow, That's just what I did today in science class!!!!

christinemb wrote (over 3 years ago)

surface tension is where the surface of the water and the air meet, the molecules of water stick to each other and to the edges of things, that is why you get a meniscus- the water is clinging to the edge of the glass... the same thing happens to the paperclip. There is also the Coanda effect when you pour a liquid- if you pour too slowly the liquid will cling to the side of the container and you get wet shoes- if you pour it faster it pours neatly... (sorry for the science notes Rocier but I was trying to answer Nupzyo) You are amazing- I love all these watery drawings! ( for better explanations of things try the New Scientist website,,,)