COSI Center of Science and Industry in Columbus
Surface tension of water molecules illustrated in this exhibit.
“It turns out that this effect was already studied for the first time in 1833 by the famous French physicist Félix Savart and has fascinated many great physicist ever since (Boussinesq (1869), Taylor (1959) and, recently, Clanet (2001)). They found that the shape of the bell can be understood as an delicate interplay between inertia, surface tension and gravity” click for more information from a physicist‘s perspective
Interesting
Thanks for you good word!
I’m not science minded. Easier for me to grasp a recipe for Hotdish. But this was interesting. dc
It’s really fun, too.
We learn so much via your adventures and photos. This is new to us. Bet Charlie loved the feel of the water around his fingers. You always find interesting things to do.
So glad you visited the blog today.
I really enjoy when exhibits are interactive. Much more interesting than simply standing and reading info. This looks like fun, especially for a non-science person like me.
Charlie enjoys it all! Yes it is a fun place.
Fun for the youngsters, and you!
Yes it was so much fun. Thanks Jo.
Amazing! I love exhibits designed for kids; don’t know what that says about me. 😉