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F3 Surface Tension
In this section you will find demonstrations of surface tension and capillary action
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F3-02: SURFACE TENSION - BALLOONS
demonstrate surface tension in a counterintuitive way.
F3-03: SURFACE TENSION - SOAP BUBBLES
Demonstrate surface tension in a perhaps counterintuitive way using soap bubbles.
F3-04: SURFACE TENSION - THREAD ON WATER
Demonstrate how detergent decreases the surface tension of water.
F3-05: SURFACE TENSION - THREAD IN FRAME
Demonstrate surface tension.
F3-06: SURFACE TENSION - NEEDLE ON WATER
Illustrate surface tension by floating a needle on water.
F3-11: SURFACE TENSION - CAPILLARY TUBES
Demonstrate surface tension in capillary tubes
F3-21: SURFACE TENSION - ALCOHOL AND WATER IN SAND
Illustrate the difference between the surface tension in water and in alcohol.
F3-22: SURFACE TENSION - AT THE BEACH
Illustrate the surface tension of water.
F3-31: WATER BELL
Demonstrate surface tension in an artistic manner.