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Waterproof Hanky

In this physics demonstration, learners will be surprised when a handkerchief holds water in an upside-down glass. They will be especially shocked when you hold the glass over their head and nothing leaks out! Use this demonstration to introduce learners to surface tension and air pressure. This instruction guide includes a helpful video illustrating each step of the demonstration....

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Keywords:
Surface Tension, Physical Science, Magic Trick, Trick, Structure and Properties of Matter, NSDL, Mathematics, Motion and Forces, Air Pressure, Physics, Engineering, General Science, Conducting Investigations, Technology, Chemistry, Membrane, Space Science, Education, Gravity, Materials Science, Physical Sciences
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Material Type:
Simulation
Date Added to MERLOT:
July 27, 2016
Date Modified in MERLOT:
July 16, 2021
Author:
Submitter:
Barbra Bied Sperling
Hispanic Serving Institution
Primary Audience:
Grade School, Middle School, High School
Technical Format:
Website
Mobile Compatibility:
Not specified at this time
Language:
English
Cost Involved:
Unknown
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No
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