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The science of surface tension explained
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Harnessing the Marangoni effect to power micromotors
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The science of surface tension explained
Learn about surface tension and compare the surface tensions of different liquids,...
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Harnessing the Marangoni effect to power micromotors
The physical phenomenon called the Marangoni effect, responsible for creating wine...
Video: © American Chemical Society (A Britannica Publishing Partner)
Know how some spiders walk on the surface of the water
Learn how some spiders move across the surface of water.
Video: © Open University (A Britannica Publishing Partner)

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surface tension; soap bubbles
Soap bubbles demonstrate the property of surface tension.
© HP_Photo/Fotolia
surface tension
Aluminum coin supported by the surface tension of water.
Roger McLassus
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