Scratching the Surface
Exploring With Liquids and Surface Tension - What is surface tension? How might we utilize this force to do interesting things?
Have you ever seen an insect “walking” on water? How does that work? What other mysteries does water hold? This Playshop will have us experimenting with water and surface tension. You will be amazed at what you might discover.
Objectives
- Explore with liquid surface tension
- Carry out several experiments that demonstrate surface tension
Exploring With Liquids and Surface Tension - What is surface tension? How might we utilize this force to do interesting things?
Have you ever seen an insect “walking” on water? How does that work? What other mysteries does water hold? This Playshop will have us experimenting with water and surface tension. You will be amazed at what you might discover.
Objectives
- Explore with liquid surface tension
- Carry out several experiments that demonstrate surface tension
Speakers
Elin Anderson
Scott Nielsen
Steve Pauls, Ph.D.
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Highlights
- 3 hours
- under 18 with parent or legal guardian
- In person
- Doors at 8:30 AM
Location
AIMS Center for Math and Science Education
1595 South Chestnut Avenue
Fresno, CA 93702
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