f3-31a

  • ID Code: F3-3
  • Purpose: Demonstrate surface tension in an artistic manner.
  • Description: A stream of water hits a circular horizontal surface and projects out radially. Surface tension in the water pulls the water together, creating a bell or heart-shaped water surface as shown in the photograph.
  • Availability: Available
  • References: http://www.physics.umd.edu/deptinfo/facilities/lecdem/services/refs/refsf.htm#F3-31
  • Loc codes: F3